Intestinal dehiscence and mortality in cats undergoing gastrointestinal surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of and risk factors for both gastrointestinal (GI) incisional dehiscence and mortality in a large cohort of cats undergoing GI surgery. We hypothesized that cats with preoperative septic peritonitis (PSP), systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) or sepsis would have higher GI dehiscence and mortality rates than unaffected cats.

Methods

A medical records search identified cats with surgically created, full-thickness incisions into their stomach, small intestines or large intestines. Preoperative data, including signalment, clinical signs, comorbidities, surgical history, current medications, presenting physical examination findings, complete blood counts and serum biochemistry values, were collected. It wa

SUBMITTER: Hiebert EC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10812278 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature