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Gastric and intestinal surgery
Theresa W Fossum1, Cheryl S Hedlund
1College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, Mailstop 4474, College Station, TX 77843-4474, USA. tfossum@cvm.tamu.edu
The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Small Animal Practice
|October 14, 2003
Summary
Gastric and intestinal surgeries in animals address various conditions, from foreign body removal to obstructions and inflammation. Common procedures include enterotomy and resection/anastomosis for small intestinal issues.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
Background:
- Gastric surgery addresses foreign bodies, gastric dilatation-volvulus, ulceration, neoplasia, and obstruction.
- Intestinal surgery, while common in veterinary practice, requires careful consideration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline common indications and procedures for gastric and intestinal surgery in animals.
- To differentiate between routine and non-routine surgical interventions.
Main Methods:
- Review of common surgical procedures for gastric, small intestinal, and large intestinal conditions.
- Categorization of surgical interventions based on pathological indications.
Main Results:
- Gastric surgery frequently treats foreign bodies and gastric dilatation-volvulus.
- Small intestinal surgery commonly involves enterotomy and resection/anastomosis.
- Large intestinal surgery is indicated for obstructions, perforations, colonic inertia, and chronic inflammation.
Conclusions:
- Surgical interventions for gastric and intestinal conditions vary in frequency and indication.
- Veterinary intestinal surgery should not be considered routine due to potential complications.