Category:Peritoneal Cavity - Traumatic & Abnormal Content
Traumatic lesions
- Physical trauma to the abdomen is very common
- Sequele:
- Peritonitis if infection is introduced from the external environment or through ruptured gut
- Haemorrhage
- Ureamia
- Dysfunction of organs
- Aquired hernias
Hernia, Acquired Diaphragmatic
Abnormal contents of peritoneal cavity
Peritoneal Cavity, Gastrointestinal Rupture
Rectal perforation
- Usually due to accidental damage during rectal examination of horses
- Most tears 25 - 30cm from the anus on the dorsal aspect
- When muscularis perforated - potential for contamination of the abdomen
Ruptured uterus
- In pregnant animals due to trauma, fetuses die and cause peritonitis if not removed
- Due to closed pyometra
Post-mortem rupture
- Putrification may cause rupture of a viscus post mortem
- The margins of the defect are not inflamed nor haemorrhagic
Pages in category "Peritoneal Cavity - Traumatic & Abnormal Content"
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