Spontaneous gastroduodenal perforations in dogs: a retrospective study of 15 cases.
The clinical findings and outcomes following surgical management of spontaneous gastroduodenal perforations in 15 dogs were reviewed in a retrospective study to identify related risk factors. Clinical and clinicopathological findings were diverse. Use of multiple diagnostic procedures yielded a strong index of suspicion for gastrointestinal perforation. There was a trend towards improved survival for animals with perforation of the gastric fundus/body compared to pyloric or duodenal perforation, although the difference was not statistically significant. Five dogs were euthanased at surgery; two dogs died within two days after surgery. Seven of the eight surviving dogs had a favourable long-term outcome. Previous administration of NSAIDs was the only identified predisposing factor in ten of 10 of the dogs.
Cariou
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Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hertfordshire, UK. mcariou@rvc.ac.uk
Lipscomb
V J
VJ
Brockman
D J
DJ
Gregory
S P
SP
Baines
S J
SJ
D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D010439:Peptic Ulcer Perforation / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D012189:Retrospective Studies