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| The ultrasound image is characteristic of an intussusception. | | The ultrasound image is characteristic of an intussusception. |
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| |q2=What would you expect to be able to palpate within the abdomen? | | |q2=What would you expect to be able to palpate within the abdomen? |
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| Faecal material might have a similar feel but should deform with gentle pressure. | | Faecal material might have a similar feel but should deform with gentle pressure. |
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| |q3=How would you confirm the diagnosis? | | |q3=How would you confirm the diagnosis? |
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| In this case the results of abdominal palpation and ultrasound imaging are sufficient to justify an exploratory laparotomy. | | In this case the results of abdominal palpation and ultrasound imaging are sufficient to justify an exploratory laparotomy. |
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| |q4=How would you treat this dog and prevent recurrence? | | |q4=How would you treat this dog and prevent recurrence? |
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| Enteroplication, by suturing adjacent loops of bowel, is the only guaranteed method of preventing recurrence. | | Enteroplication, by suturing adjacent loops of bowel, is the only guaranteed method of preventing recurrence. |
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