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Pathogenesis, Surgical Treatment and Postoperative Outcome of Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) With Intraabdominal Abscess: 12 Cases (2017-2023).

Iori Koizumi1, Hirotaka Kondo2

  • 1Koizumi Nest Animal Hospital, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan.

Veterinary Medicine and Science
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Intraabdominal abscesses in pet rabbits often stem from the vermiform appendix or prior gastrointestinal perforation. Surgical treatment combined with antibiotics shows promise for effective management in rabbits.

Keywords:
Klebsiella pneumoniaeabscessappendicitiscolitis

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Small Animal Surgery
  • Rabbit Medicine

Background:

  • The exact causes and clinical signs of intraabdominal abscesses in pet rabbits are not well-documented.
  • Existing literature on rabbit intraabdominal abscesses is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To retrospectively analyze clinical findings, potential causes, and surgical outcomes for rabbits with intraabdominal abscess.
  • To provide a comprehensive description of intraabdominal abscess in rabbits.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective evaluation of medical records from 2017-2023 for rabbits diagnosed with intraabdominal abscess.
  • Inclusion of 12 cases that underwent surgical excision and met study criteria.

Main Results:

rabbit
typhlitis
  • Common clinical signs included anorexia, decreased activity, and abnormal fecal production.
  • Abscesses originated from the vermiform appendix (6 cases) or were linked to gastrointestinal perforation (3 cases).
  • Surgical excision or incision with irrigation and antibiotics resulted in an uneventful outcome for 9 out of 12 rabbits.

    • Conclusions:

    • Intraabdominal abscesses in rabbits are frequently associated with the vermiform appendix and gastrointestinal perforation.
    • Surgical intervention coupled with antibiotic therapy is an effective treatment strategy for intraabdominal abscesses in rabbits.