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Peritoneal nutrition in dogs after intestinal resection: comparative study
J M Moran1, F J Garcia-Gamito, G Mahedero
1Department of Surgery, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Extremadura, Badajoz, Spain.
Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.)
|September 1, 1989
Summary
Peritoneal nutrition (PeN) in dogs showed complications like peritonitis without intestinal resection. Dogs with intestinal resection experienced worse nutritional status but no infections during PeN.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Surgical Nutrition
Background:
- Peritoneal nutrition (PeN) is a method for providing nutritional support.
- The effects of PeN on dogs, especially after intestinal resection, require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the outcomes of short-term canine peritoneal nutrition.
- To compare PeN efficacy and complications in dogs with and without extensive small intestine resection.
Main Methods:
- 18 adult dogs were divided into two groups for 30-day peritoneal nutrition.
- Group 1 (n=11): Immediate PeN (45 kcal/kg/day, 0.5 g/kg/day protein).
- Group 2 (n=7): 80% small intestine resection followed by 6 weeks oral nutrition, then PeN (45 kcal/kg/day, 1 g/kg/day protein).
Main Results:
- Two cases of peritonitis occurred in the group without intestinal resection.
- The group with intestinal resection exhibited poorer nutritional status, including weight loss and negative nitrogen balance.
- Histological examination revealed peritoneal membrane hyperplasia and hypertrophy post-PeN, resolving one month after cessation.
Conclusions:
- Peritoneal nutrition in dogs can lead to complications such as peritonitis, particularly in the absence of intestinal resection.
- Dogs undergoing extensive small intestine resection may tolerate PeN without infectious complications but experience worsened nutritional parameters.
- Transient peritoneal membrane changes were observed following PeN in dogs.