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Retroperitoneal Laparoscopic Debridement and Drainage for Pancreatic Abscess
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Retroperitoneal abscesses in seven dogs.
Sarah J Marvel1, Catriona M MacPhail
1Department of Clinical Sciences, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO.
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
|September 21, 2013
Summary
Retroperitoneal abscesses in dogs require surgical intervention and long-term antibiotics for resolution. Early diagnosis using ultrasound improves outcomes for these uncommon but serious infections.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Canine Surgery
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Retroperitoneal abscesses are uncommon but significant clinical conditions in dogs.
- These infections can cause substantial pain and systemic illness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review historical, clinical, diagnostic, and treatment data for dogs with retroperitoneal infections.
- To identify common clinical presentations, diagnostic methods, and outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective case review of seven dogs diagnosed with retroperitoneal infections between 1999 and 2011.
- Analysis of medical records including signalment, clinical signs, clinicopathologic data, imaging findings, and surgical outcomes.
Main Results:
- Middle-aged sporting breeds were most frequently affected.
- Clinical signs included fever, abdominal, or lumbar pain; ultrasound was more sensitive than radiography for diagnosis.
- Mixed bacterial populations, including anaerobes, were common; migrating plant material was a suspected cause.
- Successful treatment involved surgery and prolonged antibiotic therapy.
Conclusions:
- Retroperitoneal abscesses in dogs necessitate aggressive management including surgery and extended antibiotic treatment.
- While recurrence is possible, favorable outcomes without long-term sequelae can be achieved with prompt diagnosis and intervention.
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