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Closed Suction Drainage for Treatment of Septic Peritonitis of Confirmed Gastrointestinal Origin in 20 Dogs
Author(s) -
Adams Robert J.,
Doyle Ronan S.,
Bray Jonathan P.,
Burton Carolyn A.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
veterinary surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.652
H-Index - 79
eISSN - 1532-950X
pISSN - 0161-3499
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-950x.2014.12258.x
Subject(s) - medicine , peritonitis , suction , drainage , intensive care medicine , surgery , mechanical engineering , engineering , ecology , biology
Objective To determine survival rate in dogs with septic peritonitis of confirmed gastrointestinal origin treated with closed suction drainage. Study Design Retrospective case series. Animals Dogs (n = 20) with septic peritonitis. Methods Medical records (2007–2010) of dogs with septic peritonitis of confirmed gastrointestinal origin treated by closed suction drainage were reviewed. Information on signalment, clinicopathologic abnormalities, underlying cause, surgical procedure performed, postoperative management, complications, and outcome was obtained. Results Dehiscence of a previous anastomosis was the most common source of contamination (80%). Drains remained in place, collecting fluid produced within the abdomen, for a median of 6 days (range, 2–11 days). Eighteen dogs received nutritional support, and 14 received plasma transfusions. Seventeen dogs (85%) survived to discharge. Conclusions Closed suction drainage together with resolution of the underlying cause of peritonitis and appropriate postoperative management is an effective technique for treatment of septic peritonitis of confirmed gastrointestinal origin in dogs.