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Small Animal Abdominal and Metabolic Disorders Q&A 14 (view source)
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The ultrasound image is characteristic of an intussusception.
The ultrasound image is characteristic of an intussusception.
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|l1=Intussusception
|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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|l2=Intussusception
|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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|l3=Intussusception#Diagnosis
|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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|l4=Intussusception#Treatment
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