[en] A geriatric dog was presented for acute vomiting, anorexia and lethargy. Abdominal ultrasound was suggestive of the presence of gas within the small intestinal walls. Additional abdominal radiographs confirmed the ultrasonographic abnormalities, compatible with pneumatosis intestinalis. Explorative laparotomy revealed hemorrhagic lesions, thickened intestinal walls and serosal discoloration of the jejunum. Partial jejunectomy was performed and histopathology showed findings compatible with atypical bacterial enteritis. The dog recovered completely and did not show any clinical signs during a follow-up period of one year after surgery.
Disciplines :
Veterinary medicine & animal health
Author, co-author :
Mampaey, G.; Small Animal Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
Schils, Gaëlle ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Fundamental and Applied Research for Animals and Health (FARAH) > FARAH: Médecine vétérinaire comparée ; Small Animal Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
Schlake, A.; Small Animal Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
Marynissen, S.; Small Animal Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
Vandermeulen, E.; Department of Medical Imaging of Domestic Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
Language :
Dutch
Title :
Atypische enteritis die levensbedreigende pneumatosis intestinalis veroorzaakt bij een hond - Radiografische en echografische bevindingen
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