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Septic peritonitis from pyloric and non‐pyloric gastrointestinal perforation: prognostic factors in 44 dogs and 11 cats
Author(s) -
Dayer T.,
Howard J.,
Spreng D.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of small animal practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1748-5827
pISSN - 0022-4510
DOI - 10.1111/jsap.12151
Subject(s) - medicine , peritonitis , perforation , gastrointestinal perforation , pylorus , surgery , retrospective cohort study , cats , stomach , gastroenterology , materials science , punching , metallurgy
Objectives To identify potential prognostic factors affecting outcome in septic peritonitis caused by gastrointestinal perforation in dogs and cats.Methods A retrospective study. Animals operated on for septic peritonitis because of gastrointestinal perforation were evaluated. Risk factors assessed included age, duration of clinical signs, recent prior abdominal surgery, recent prior anti‐inflammatory drug administration, placement of a closed‐suction drain and location of perforation.Results Fifty‐five animals (44 dogs and 11 cats) were included. The overall mortality was 63·6%. No association was found between age, duration of clinical signs or prior abdominal surgery and outcome. Animals with a history of prior anti‐inflammatory drugs were significantly (P=0·0011) more likely to have perforation of the pylorus (73·3%). No significant difference in outcome was found between animals treated with closed‐suction drains and those treated with primary closure or between pyloric perforation and perforation at other gastrointestinal sites.Clinical Significance Administration of anti‐inflammatory drugs in dogs and cats is a significant risk factor for pyloric perforation. Pyloric perforation was not associated with a poorer outcome than perforation at other gastrointestinal sites. Placement of a closed suction drain did not improve outcome compared to primary closure.