Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine: Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition, Q&A 16

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A 3-year-old male neutered Afghan hound presents for persistent vomiting over the past 2 days, not eating, and looking at his abdomen (16a). He has a history of eating things out of the trash and then developing diarrhea, but he has never been hospitalized. T = 39.2°C (102.6°F); HR = 165 bpm; RR = 30 bpm; CRT = 3 sec; MM pale pink, dry; femoral pulses weak. Abdominal palpation demonstrates a firm 3 cm × 2 cm mass within the small intestines in the mid-abdominal region. Thoracic auscultation findings normal. Radiographs show evidence of an intestinal obstruction. The dog is volume replaced and prepared for anesthesia.

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During surgery, the mid jejunum containing a FB is exteriorized and an intestinal resection–anastomosis performed without an enterotomy. Which arrow points to the vessel that will be ligated during the resection (16b)? Link to Article
Which intestinal anastomosis suturing technique (interrupted or continuous) provides better appositional closure and less leakage? Link to Article
What suture pattern can reduce eversion of mucosal tissue during intestinal anastamosis? Link to Article
How can the anastomosis site be checked for leaks? Link to Article
What are the risk factors associated with the complication of leakage following anastamosis? Link to Article


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