Difference between revisions of "Stomach Rupture"

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*** Seen in animals that develop [[Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus|torsion of the stomach]]; however, they usually die first.
 
*** Seen in animals that develop [[Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus|torsion of the stomach]]; however, they usually die first.
 
** '''Horses'''  
 
** '''Horses'''  
*** The equine [[Forestomach - Anatomy & Physiology|stomach]] may rupture if the animal eats too much, as the horse cannot [[Control of Feeding - Anatomy & Physiology#The Vomit Reflex|vomit]].
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***See [[Gastric Dilation and Rupture - Horse|Gastric dilatation and rupture]]
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*** The equine [[Monogastric Stomach - Anatomy & Physiology|stomach]] may rupture if the animal eats too much, as the horse cannot [[Control of Feeding - Anatomy & Physiology#The Vomit Reflex|vomit]].
  
 
===Pathogenesis===
 
===Pathogenesis===
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* Rupture usually occurs along greater curvature.   
 
* Rupture usually occurs along greater curvature.   
 
* While the muscle ruptures, the mucosa does not as it is much more flexible.  
 
* While the muscle ruptures, the mucosa does not as it is much more flexible.  
** Occasionally [[Forestomach - Anatomy & Physiology|stomach]] ruptures completely.
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** Occasionally [[Monogastric Stomach - Anatomy & Physiology|stomach]] ruptures completely.
 
* Bacteria invade the abdomen, producting peritonitis.
 
* Bacteria invade the abdomen, producting peritonitis.
 
** Horses are acutely sensitive to peritonitis (ruminants are much less so).
 
** Horses are acutely sensitive to peritonitis (ruminants are much less so).
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===Note===
 
===Note===
  
* Post- mortem rupture of the [[Forestomach - Anatomy & Physiology|stomach]] may be seen in horses that have been dead for a few days.
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* Post- mortem rupture of the [[Monogastric Stomach - Anatomy & Physiology|stomach]] may be seen in horses that have been dead for a few days.
 
** This is due to gas accumulation
 
** This is due to gas accumulation
* Ante-mortem rupture usually has haemorrhage associated with edges of lesion.[[Category:Stomach_and_Abomasum_-_Pathology]][[Category:Dog]][[Category:Horse]]
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* Ante-mortem rupture usually has haemorrhage associated with edges of lesion.
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[[Category:Stomach_and_Abomasum_-_Pathology]][[Category:Gastric Diseases - Dog]]
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Latest revision as of 18:31, 25 June 2016

Pathogenesis

  • Rupture usually occurs along greater curvature.
  • While the muscle ruptures, the mucosa does not as it is much more flexible.
    • Occasionally stomach ruptures completely.
  • Bacteria invade the abdomen, producting peritonitis.
    • Horses are acutely sensitive to peritonitis (ruminants are much less so).
    • This makes rupture acutely fatal, but animals usually die first from shock.

Note

  • Post- mortem rupture of the stomach may be seen in horses that have been dead for a few days.
    • This is due to gas accumulation
  • Ante-mortem rupture usually has haemorrhage associated with edges of lesion.


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