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Peritonitis, abscessation and haemorrhage: Complications of transcutaneous caecal decompression
Author(s) -
Unger L.,
Fouché N.,
Schnider D.,
Witte S.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
equine veterinary education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 2042-3292
pISSN - 0957-7734
DOI - 10.1111/eve.12174
Subject(s) - medicine , decompression , surgery , peritonitis , abscess
Summary Transcutaneous needle decompression of the caecum through the right flank is a valuable, routine procedure performed to resolve cases of large intestinal tympany. Nevertheless, it can be the cause of potentially life‐threatening complications as highlighted by the 3 cases presented in this case report. Abscess formation, septic peritonitis and haemorrhage following needle decompression are described.

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