Colic II- Exploratory Celiotomy

Question 1

What is the common approach to an exploratory celiotomy for colic surgery?

Answer 1

Ventral midline

Question 2

What organs are unable to be exteriorized?

Answer 2

Stomach, duodenum, distal ileum, base of cecum, distal RDC, transverse colon, terminal small colon

Question 3

What are four things you evaluate when performing an exploratory celiotomy?

Answer 3

Loss of negative pressure
Smell
Excessive/abnormal fluid
Note positioning of bowel/excessive gas

Question 4

Where does exploration in a celiotomy begin?

Answer 4

At the cecum –> SI –> Duodenum –> Colon

Question 5

What is the duodenum fixed to the transverse colon by?

Answer 5

Duodenuocolic ligament

Question 6

What should be done before closing the abdomen?

Answer 6

SPONGE COUNT

Question 7

What is the most common closing pattern for an exploratory celiotomy?

Answer 7

Short burst simple continuous

Question 8

What should be given immediately post-op?

Answer 8

Tetanus prophylaxis