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Approach to the distended abdomen Flashcards

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What two things can cause apparent distension in animals?

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  • Rupture of the abdominal wall
  • Weakness of the abdominal wall
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What can cause true distension?

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  • Pneumoperitoneum
  • Obesity
  • Neoplasia
  • Ascites
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What is the definition of ascites?

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‘a pathological accumulation of free fluid
within the abdominal cavity

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What is a gastric dilation?

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Dramatic distension of the
stomach with air

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