1- Exploratory laparotomy

Question 1

What is an exploratory laparotomy

Answer 1

is a laparotomy performed with the objective of obtaining information that is not available via clinical diagnostic methods

Question 2

What are the 5 regions of the abdominal cavity

Answer 2

Cranial abdomen
Gastrointestinal tract
Right paravertebral region
Left paravertebral region
Caudal abdomen

Question 3

If there is no underlying pathology found during a Ex-lap which should be done next?

Answer 3

Organ biopsy

Question 4

What structures are assessed In the cranial abdomen?

Answer 4

Liver
Gallbladder, Bile ducts
Hepatic hilus (portal vein, hepatic artery, caudal vena cava)
Epipolic forman
Spleen

Question 5

What structures are assessed In the right paravertebral region?

Answer 5

Hepatic portal vein
Caudal VC
Coeliac artery
Hepatic LN
Right adrenals
Right kidney & prox ureter
Right ovary & uterine horn

Question 6

What structures are assessed In the caudal abdomen?

Answer 6

Bladder & distal ureters
Proximal urethra
Prostate gland & dd
Uterine body & proximal vagina
Regional LN