GI Surgery Flashcards
Why is healing delayed with the esophagus?
there is no omentum around the esophagus
What layer is missing in the esophagus?
serosal layer
What are the causes of Gastric Foreign Bodies?
Ingested by patient
Penetrating wound
What are the common Gastric Foreign bodies for dogs?
Rocks
Toys
anything
What are the common Gastric Foreign Bodies for cats?
Trichobezoars
Needle
String
What disease predispose to Gastric Foreign body ingestion?
Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency
Hepatic encephalopathy
Iron deficiency
What is the cause of anemia in Gastric Foreign Body?
Bleeding
What is the cause of Azotemia in Gastric Foreign Body?
dehydration
What is the cause of Alkalosis in Gastric Foreign Body?
Vomiting
What is the cause of Acidosis in Gastric Foreign Body?
Dehydration
What is the cause of Hypokalemia in Gastric Foreign Body?
Not Eating and Vomiting
What is the cause of Hypochloremia in Gastric Foreign Body?
vomiting and not eating
What are the laboratory findings in gastric foreign body?
Anemia Azotemia Alkalosis or acidosis Hypokalemia Hypochloremia Leukocytosis
What is a noninvasive way to remove and view Gastric Foreign Body?
Endoscopy
What are the 4 ways to treat gastric foreign body?
- Treat with fluids, gastro-protectants and antiemetics and hope the foreign body passes
- Remove the endoscopy
- Induce emesis for removal
- Perform surgery to remove the foreign body immediately
What specific treatments are for Lead and Zinc foreign bodies?
Chelating agents
-otomy
cutting into
-ectomy
cutting a section out
-ostomy
making a hole
What is the function of the gastric pacemaker?
controls normal gastric contractions
What approach do you make for a Gastric Foreign Body surgery?
Dorsal recumbency
Ventral midline approach
What forceps should you NOT use on a gastrotomy?
Babcock forceps
Why do you need to change gloves and instruments when removing a gastric foreign body?
they are contaminated with stomach contents
What is the layer of strength in the stomach?
Submucosa
Why is serosa to serosa contact important?
Creates a fibrin water tight seal
What is the traditional 2 layer closure for the stomach?
Cushing pattern oversewn with Lembert
What are the two alternative techniques for stomach closure?
Simple continuous in submucosa and a cushing pattern in seromuscular layers
Simple continuous in serosa and cushing pattern in seromuscular layers
What is the problem with the Lembert pattern?
no serosa to serosa apposition
What is the difference between the Connell and the Cushing pattern?
Connell - Full thickness
Cushing - not full thickness
What is the problem with the simple continuous pattern in the serosa and the cushing pattern in the seromuscular layer?
inverts the tissue more and reduces gastric volume
What type of pattern do you not want to use with a pyloric stenosis?
No inverting patterns
What causes Congenital Pyloric Stenosis?
Hypertrophy of circular muscles
What breeds are predisposed to Congenital pyloric stenosis?
Brachiocephalic breeds
Siamese Cats
What layer of the pylorus is affected by congenital pyloric stenosis?
Muscular layer
What are the clinical signs of Congenital Pyloric stenosis?
Intermittent vomiting
Dietary modification alters signs
Normal to decreased body condition
Abdominal distension but no pain
If clinical signs improve with a liquid diet what is the diagnosis?
Congenital Pyloric Stenosis
What sign will you see on contrast radiography with Pyloric Stenosis?
“Beak or Apple core” sign
Delayed gastric emptying
What is the number one way to diagnose Pyloric Stenosis?
Ultrasound
What are the different treatments for Pyloric Stenosis?
Fredet-Ramstedt Pyloromyotomy
Heineke-Mikulicz Pyloroplasty
What is the advantage of the Fredet-Ramstedt Pyloromyotomy?
Limited contamination
What is the disadvantage of Heineke-Mikulicz Pyloroplasty?
goes into the lumen of the pylorus
When would you perform the Fredet-Ramstedt Pyloromyotomy?
Congenital Pyloric Stenosis
What is a Grade 1 Acquired Pyloric Stenosis?
Muscular hypertrophy
How would you treat a Grade 1 Acquired Pyloric Stenosis?
Heineke-Mikulicz
What is a Grade 2 Acquired Pyloric Stenosis?
Mucosal and Muscular Hypertrophy
What is a Grade 3 Acquired Pyloric Stenosis?
Submucosal, Mucosal, and Muscualr hypertrophy
What is the signalment for Acquired Pyloric Stenosis?
Small breeds: Lhasa Apso, Shih Tzu
Excitable or vicious
Middle aged males
What is the most useful diagnostic modality for Chronic Hypertrophy Pyloric Gastropathy?
Ultrasound
What are the clinical signs of Chronic Hypertrophy Pyloric Gastropathy?
Intermittent vomiting
Vomiting frequency increases over time
Dietary modification affects frequency
What do you see on Radiography with Chronic Hypertrophy Pyloric Gastropathy?
Gastric Distension
Delayed gastric emptying
What do you see on Ultrasound with Chronic Hypertrophy Pyloric Gastropathy?
Pyloric wall and muscle thickness
Describe the Y-U pyloroplasty
Transposes antral wall to pyloric region
creates a wider pylorus
Suture antral flap to base
What pattern would you use in the Y-U Pyloroplasty?
Simple continuous
Simple Interrupted
What is an advantage of the Y-U pyloroplasty?
Transection of gastrohepatic ligament provides better exposure
Why must you suture back the defect in the Y-U Pyloroplasty?
provides protection from gastric ulceration
When would you perform a Pylorectomy with Gastroduedenostomy?
Severe acquired pyloric stenosis in middle aged animals
What suture do you use with a Pylorectomy with Gastroduedenostomy?
3-0 monfilament PDS or monocryl suture
What forceps do you use with a Pylorectomy with Gastroduedenostomy?
Doyen Forceps
Doyen Forceps
Non traumatic forceps to decrease contamination from the GI contents
What are the advantages to the Billroth 1?
Abnormal tissue completely removed
Large increase in gastric outflow
What are the disadvantages to the Billroth 1?
Technically difficult
Longer procedure
Increased risk of leakage
Resecting a lot of tissue and higher risk of dehiscence, leakage, and contamination
What is the most common Gastric Neoplasia in dogs?
Adenocarcinoma
What is the most common gastric neoplasia in cats?
Lymphoma
What are the clinical signs of Gastric outflow obstruction?
Vomiting Anorexia Regurgitation melena hematomesis pain weight loss abdominal distension
What are the laboratory findings of Gastric Neoplasia?
Anemia
Acidosis
Hypochloremia
Hypokalemia
What is the signalment for Gastric Adenocarcinoma?
Older Males
Where is Gastric Adenocarcinoma usually located?
Pyloric antrum
lesser curvature
Where does Gastric Adenocarcinoma usually metastasize?
Regional Lymph nodes
Liver
What are the different types of Gastric Adenocarcinoma?
Infiltrative
Ulcerated mucosal plaques
Discrete polypoid
What are the most common forms of Gastric Adenocarcinoma?
Infiltrative
Ulcerative mucosal plaques
Linitis plastica
a thickened tissue that is a line of demarcation of the tumor
What can you see on contrast radiographs with Gastric Adenocarcinoma?
Filling defects
Delayed gastric emptying
loss of rugal folds
mucosal thickening
What should you evaluated with ultrasound with Gastric Adenocarcinoma?
Liver and lymph nodes
What is the preferred test for diagnosis of Gastric Adenocarcinoma
Endoscopy
What are the treatments for Gastric Adenocarcinoma?
Aggressive surgical excision: Gastrectomy, Billroth 1, Billroth 2 or Cholecystoenterostomy
What is wrong with Billroth 2?
High Morbidity and aggressive
When is Gastrectomy indicated?
Neoplasia
Ischemic injury
Ulcer
Trauma
Billroth 2
Gastrectomy with gastrojejunostomy
What are the complications of Billroth 2?
Alkaline gastritis due to Bile and pancreatic secretions flowing into stomach
“Blind loop” syndrome - gastric contents move orally and putrefy
Marginal ulceration of the jejunum mucosa due to acid
What is the advantage of Roux-en-Y Anastomosis?
Avoids alkaline reflux gastritis and decreases likelihood of blind loop syndrome
What is still a problem with Roux-en-Y Anastomosis?
Marginal ulceration still an issue
What is the signalment for Gastric Leiomyosarcoma?
Middle aged
Where is the most common place for Gastric Leiomyosarcoma?
Cardia
Pylorus
What is the signalment of Gastric Leiomyoma?
Older patients
How would you treat Gastric Leiomyoma?
Gastrotomy incision into the mucosa and scoop out the tumor from the submucosa
What time of year do you see Pythiosis?
Fall
Winter
Where do you find Pythiosis?
aquatic environment
What is the signalment for Pythiosis?
young large breed working dogs
What layers of the stomach are affected by Pythiosis?
Submucosa and muscularis
What are the clinical signs of Pythiosis?
Weight loss vomiting diarrhea hematochezia palpable abdominal mass
How do you diagnose Pythiosis?
ELISA Snap Test
How do you treat Pythiosis?
Surgical excision
medical treatment
Itraconazole and Terbinafine
What is the prognosis for Pythiosis?
guarded to poor
GDV
Gastric Dilatation Volvulus
Acute Gastric Dilation
Stomach is in the normal position but distended
Chronic Gastric Volvulus
Slight malposition of the stomach
How do you treat Acute Gastric dilation?
Emesis and wait for digestion
How do you confirm GDV?
Contrast Studies
Gastric Dilation Volvulus
Distension of the stomach and rotation of the stomach on its mesenteric axis
What is the pathophysiology of GDV?
Stomach distension through gas, fluid or fermentation that limits eructation and emptying causing further distension, clockwise rotation of the stomach and pylorus
What are the different types of GDV?
Clockwise
Counterclockwise
Clockwise GDV
70-360 degree rotation of the stomach
What is the key to identifying a Clockwise GDV?
Greater omentum covers stomach
Counterclockwise GDV
Limited to 90 degrees rotation
Which GDV is more symptomatic?
Clockwise GDV
What are the predisposing factors of GDV?
Large and Giant Breeds Deep chested dogs First degree relative Faster eating Larger volumes daily Raised Food Bowls Post prandial activity Fats and oils Restricting water before/after feeding Egg or fish decreases risk
Why is age a predisposing factor?
ligaments of the stomach are stretched
What is the #1 cause of death in GDV patients?
Hypovolemic Shock
What are the cardiovascular effects of GDV?
Compression of low pressure veins Decreased pre load, afterload, CO, BP Catecholamines causing vasoconstriction, tachycardia, and increased BP Arrhythmias Myocardial hypoxia Metabolic acidosis Myocardial depressant hormone released
What is the most common Arrhythmia caused by GDV?
VPCs
What happens with Reperfusion injury?
Accumulation of toxic waste products from Anaerobic metabolism released into general circulation causing Capillary permeability, Altered vascular tone, platelet activation, vascular occlusions, Fever, Negative Inotrope
What are the respiratory effects of GDV?
Impingement on diaphragm Decreased excursions Decreased TV Increased CO2 Respiratory acidosis
What are the GIT effects of GDV?
Gastric distension
Vascular compromise of stomach mucosa
Mucosal hemorrhage and necrosis
What are the metabolic effects of GDV?
Poor tissue perfusion Cellular hypoxia Anaerobic metabolism Increased Lactate Metabolic acidosis
What are the immune effects of GDV?
Hypoxemia causes mucosal ischemia Loss of protective barrier Bacterial translocation Damage to mucosal associate lymphatics Portal hypertension
What happens to Potassium with GDV?
Potassium shifts outside of the cells
Catecholamines shift potassium intracellular
Potassium sequestered in gut and lost from vomiting
What happens to Glucose with GDV?
Decreased perfusion causes Anaerobic metabolism and inefficient glucose utilization causes Hypoglycemia
What are the Renal effects of GDV?
Profound vasoconstriction causes increased BP and decreased GFR
Oliguria/Anuria
Acute renal failure
What are the physical findings of GDV?
Distended painful tympanic abdomen Active retching Hypersalivation Tachypnea Tachycardia Collapse
What are the laboratory findings of GDV?
Increased WBC (stress leukogram) Increased ALT Increased bilirubin increased BUN/Creatinine Hypokalemia Increased lactate Decreased clotting times become increased clotting times and DIC
What radiographic view is diagnostic for GDV?
Right Lateral
What do you see on radiographs for GDV?
Gastric dilation with compartmentalization
Malposition of pylorus
“Double bubble” sign
What is the first treatment for GDV?
Fluids
What are the treatments for GDV?
Fluids
Decompression
Pain Management
Antimicrobials and free radical scavengers
Why do you give antibiotics for GDV?
Bacterial translocation due too sloughing and hemorrhage of the GI tract
What does free radical scavengers treat with GDV?
reperfusion injury
What fluids do you use with the treatment of GDV?
Combination of
Crystalloids and Colloids
What is a prognostic indicator of GDV?
Lactate
Why do you use Colloids in the treatment of GDV?
decrease third spacing from reperfusion injury
What vein is the less desirable for the fluid administration in the treatment of GDV?
Saphenous
What is a possible complications from Gastric Decompression?
Esophageal perforation
CV instability from endotoxins
What are the different types of Gastric decompression?
Orogastric intubation
Trocharization
Emergency gastrostomy
What is the advantage to Gastric Decompression?
Improves cardiac and respiratory function
What do you perform when you are unable to pass a orogastric tube?
Trocharization
What is a complication of trocharization?
Puncturing the spleen
Lacerating the stomach causing peritonitis
What is the last procedure you perform after trocharization and orogastric intubation have failed for gastric decompression?
Emergency Gastrostomy
What approach do you make for an Emergency Gastrostomy?
Right Paracostal Approach
Describe the Emergency Gastrostomy
Incision through the abdominal Muscles to isolate the stomach. Suture the stomach to the incision and incise the stomach
What is the disadvantage of the Emergency Gastrostomy?
Will have to do more repaire when you reach surgery and some reconstruction
What are some other important treatments for GDV?
Oxygen therapy
Pain control
Correct electrolyte imbalance
What should you AVOID in GDV treatment?
Glucocorticosteroids
Why should you avoid Glucocorticosteroids in GDV treatment?
They are immunosuppressive, delay healing, and ulceragenic
What are the free radical scavengers used in GDV treatment?
Acetylcysteine Vitamin C and E Selenium Deferoxamine - iron chelator Lidocaine
Why is it good to use Lidocaine for GDV treatment?
Treats arrhythmias
Free radical scavenger
Pain control
What are the goals of surgical treatment of GDV?
Determine gastric and splenic viability
Correct gastric and splenic positioning
Prevent gastric malposition recoccurence
What increases the mortality of GDV patients?
Gastric wall necrosis
How do you approach a GDV surgery?
Vental midline celiotomy
What will occur when you derotate the stomach?
Reperfusion episode
How do you assess gastric wall viability?
Peristalsis Serosal color Palpate for thinning or friability of the stomach wall Pulsation of vessels Bleeding of cut surfaces
What do you perform on a stomach with gastric necrosis?
Partial Gastrectomy
Where do you normally find gastric necrosis?
Greater curvature of the stomach
What layer must you engage for stomach apposition?
submucosal layer
When would you perform a Gastric Invagination?
If the stomach necrosis is small or questionable
What is a disadvantage of performing a Gastric Invagination?
High risk of obstructing gastric outflow at the pylorus
Stomach becomes smaller
Risk of gastric ulceration
What is an advantage of gastric invagination?
decreases contamination
What should you do before closing a patient after GDV surgery?
Evaluate the spleen
What should you evaluate the spleen for?
Venous congestion
vessel thrombosis
Spenic torsion
What should you do if you see splenic torsion in a patient with GDV?
Remove the spleen
What will happen if you have vessel thrombosis of the spleen?
shedding of Clostridial organisms
What do you suture in a Gastropexy?
Pyloric antrum/right lateral body wall
Why perform a Gastropexy?
decreases recurrence rate
What does Gastropexy not prevent?
dilation
What are the different types of Gastropexy?
Incisional
Belt Loop
Circumcostal
Tube Gastropexy/Gastrotomy
What type of suture do you use for a Gastropexy?
3-0 or 2-0 monofilament absorbable suture
What is the disadvantage of the Belt Loop and Circumcostal Gastropexy?
Takes longer than the incisional method
What is the advantage of a Tube Gastropexy/Gastrostomy?
Allows the patient to be fed through the tube after surgery
Maintains decompression of the stomach
When do you perform a Tube gastropexy/Gastrostomy?
when a patient has severe necrosis and will not be eating well after surgery
What is the pathophysiology behind Intestinal Foreign Body?
Proximal gas and fluid accumulation
Wall Ischemia
What causes distension?
Accumulation of secretions proximal to the obstruction
What complications come from distension?
venous congestion
mucosal sloughing
bacterial translocation
peritonitis
What are the clinical signs of Intestinal Foreign Body?
Anorexia vomiting depression abdominal pain diarrhea
What do you see on radiographs with and intestinal foreign body?
Multiple loops of gas filled dilated intestines
Ratio-small intestine diameter/ L5 height
What is the treatment for Intestinal Foreign Body?
Explore the entire abdomen
Enterotomy
Evaluate viability of the Intestines
How do you evaluate Intestinal viability?
Peristalsis-pinch test Color Pulsation of vessels Wall texture/thickness Fluorescein infusion Surface oximetry
What is the incision used in Enterotomy?
Longitudinal incison
What suture do you use with an Enterotomy?
3-0 monofilament
What suture pattern do you use with an Enterotomy?
Simple continuous
Simple interupted
What is important to do with an Enterotomy?
Ometalize
Why do you Omentalize?
Angiogenic Immunogenic Adhesive Controls infection Lymph drainage
What are the indications for Resection and Anastomosis?
Removal of necrotic or ischemic intestines
Removal of irreducible intussusceptions
Removal of traumatized intestine
Removal of neoplasms
What forceps do you use during an Enterotomy?
Doyen Forceps
What suture would you use during an Enterotomy that is less susceptible to infection?
Monofilament synthetic absorbable or non absorbable
What are the different Suture choices for closing an Enterotomy?
Monfilament suture
Surgical staples
What are the complications for Multifilament absorbable suture in an Enterotomy?
More tissue drag
Potentiates infection
What is the layer of strength in the intestine?
Submucosa
What is the reason for apposing the submucosa in the intestinal surgery?
Water tight seal
Better healing
What suture pattern is not used for Intestinal surgery?
Inverting pattern
Double layer closure
What are the complications for using double layer closure and inverting pattern in an enterotomy?
decrease lumenal size
predispose to obstruction
compromise blood supply to that segment and less likely to get submucosal apposition
What is the best suture pattern for an enterotomy?
Modified Gambee
What are the four ways to Manage Lumen Disparity?
- Angle the smaller segment to increase the surface area to attach to the larger diameter
- place sutures in a more strategic manner to corrugate and suit the other diameter
- “fish mouth” the smaller diameter to attach to the other segment
- suture part of the larger diameter to make it smaller to attach to the smaller segment
Serosal Patching
Securing a antimesenteric border of small intestine over a suture line or defect
What are the indications for Serosal Patching?
When omentum is not available
Closure integrity is questionable
Non resectable duodenal defects
Enterotomy, Colotomy, Urinary bladder
What is a linear Foreign Body?
Thread Nylone Stocking Rope String
What species are Linear Foreign Bodies common in?
Cats
Where does Linear Foreign Bodies anchor?
Base of tongue
Pylorus
What is the complications of Linear Foreign Bodies?
embed in mesenteric border
perforate intestines
What are the clinical signs of Foreign Bodies?
Vomiting Anorexia depression Abdominal pain Clumping and pleating of intestine
What do you see on Radiographs with Linear Foreign Bodies?
Plicated intestines
Bunched in central abdomen
What do you see on Contract study with Intestinal Foreign Body?
Obvious pleating
Teardrop shaped air bubbles
What is the treatment for Linear Foreign Bodies?
Free FB from under the tongue
Enterotomy
What are complications of Intestinal surgery?
Septic peritonitis
Adhesions
Dehiscence risk factors
What risk factors cause Dehiscence?
Technical errors
Multiple Intestinal procedures
Pre-existing peritonitis
Lack of omentum
What causes Intestinal Ileus?
Stimulation of sympathetic nervous system
Rough tissue handling
Long surgical time
Extensive resection
What are the clinical signs of Intestinal Ileus?
Regurgitation
vomiting
pain
How do you treat Intestinal Ileus?
Fluids
electrolytes
prokinetics
How do you avoid Short bowel syndrome?
Provide nutritional support to allow the bowel to adapt
Allow intestinal adaptation
What is the problem with Short Bowel Syndrome?
May never resolve
Intussusception
Invagination of one portion of bowel loop into an adjacent segment
What is the etiology of Intussusception?
Previous illness: virus, bacteria or parasites
Recent intestinal surgery
What is the clinical signs of proximal intussusception?
vomiting
Abdominal pain
What is the clinical signs of Distal Intussusception?
Tenesmus
Abdominal pain
What do you see on radiographs with Intussusception?
Abdominal mass effect
Gas accumulation proximally
What is the surgical management for Intussusception?
Attempt manual reduction
resection and anastomosis of necrotic bowel
Perform enteroplication
Mesenteric Torsion
Intestine twisting on mesenteric axis
What are the possible causes for Mesenteric Torsion?
Lymphocytic enteritis
Ileocolic carcinoma
GIT foreigns body
What are the clinical sign sof Mesenteric torsion?
Abdominal distension
Hematochezia
Collapse and death
How do you treat Mesenteric Torsion?
Fluid resuscitation
immediate surgery: untwist the torsion and resection/anastomosis
What is the most common intestinal malignancy in dogs?
Adenocarcinoma
What is the most common rectal neoplasia in dog?
Adenomatous polyp
What is the most common neoplasia in cats?
Lymphosarcoma
Adenocarcinoma
What is the clinical signs of Intestinal neoplasia?
Depression Anorexia lethargy vomiting weight loss diarrhea
How do you treat intestinal neoplasia?
Resection
What are the techniques for surgical intestinal biopsy?
Longitudinal biopsy with longitudinal closure
Longitudinal biopsy with transverse closure
Transverse biopsy
Dermal Punch
What are the advantages of Ultrasound Guided biopsy?
Obtain sample from any part of the intestine
Safe and quick
Can sample lymph nodes or other masses
What are the disadvantages of Ultrasound Guided biopsy?
Insensitive in detecting mucosal lesions
can miss focal lesions
tumor seeding
What is the advantage of flexible endoscopy biopsy?
Least Invasive
Able to visualize mucosa
What is the advantage of Laparoscopic assisted Biopsy?
Can biopsy jejunum and other organs
Full thickness biopsies
What is the disadvantage of Laparoscopic assisted Biopsy?
Cannot visualize mucosal lesions
What antibiotic would you choose for the Proximal Small intestine?
1st generation cephalosporin
What antibiotic would you choose for the Distal and large intestine?
2nd generation cephalosporin
What is the post op care for intestinal surgery?
Taper fluid and electrolyte therapy as oral intake returns
Offer water 8-12 hours post op
If no vomiting offer bland food the day after surgery
Pain management
What should you monitor in GI surgery patients?
General attitude MM Abdominal palpation Temp CBC Abdominocentesis
What is the function of the spleen?
Reservoir for platelets, phagocytes, RBC
Lymphocyte production and storage
Extramedullary hematopoeisis
Filtration of blood: removal of abnormal RBCs, infectious organisms, denatured hemoglobin
What is the diagnostic of choice for the Spleen?
Ultrasound
What are the differntials for a Hyperechoic Spleen?
Nodular hyperplasia
Neoplasia
Hematoma
What is a Hypoechoic rim with a Hyperechoic center on Ultrasound of the spleen?
Malignancies
What suture would you use for Splenorrhaphy?
4-0 monofilament absorbable suture
What is the suture pattern for Splenorrhaphy?
Interrupted mattress pattern
How would you control hemorrhage of the spleen?
direct pressure
What is the advantage of Partial Splenectomy?
Preserves function
What are the indications for Partial Splenectomy?
Focal abscesses
Focal injury
What are the contraindications for a Partial Splenectomy?
Neoplasia
What are the indications for Total Splenectomy?
Neoplasia
Torsion
Severe trauma
IMHA refractory to medications
How would you approach a Total Splenectomy?
Ventral Midline
Why must you handle the spleen gently during a Total Splenectomy?
Iatrogenic rupture
Where on the Spleen must you perform a double ligation during a Total Splenectomy?
Hilus
What is the advantage of approaching the spleen from the ometal bursa during a Total Splenectomy?
Fewer ligatures
Less Manipulation
Zone of Resection
What causes a symmetrical generalized Splenomegaly?
Inflammation: Bacteria, Viral, Fungal, parasitic
Immune Reaction
Congestion: RHF, Portal Hypertension, VAscular outflow obstruction, or Drugs
Infiltration: Neoplasia
What causes an asymmetrical Localized Splenomegaly?
Nodular Hyperplasia Segmental infarction Siderotic plaques Splenosis Neoplasia: Benign or Malignant
What is a complications of Nodular Hyperplasia?
Rupture causes Hemoabdomen
What causes splenic infarction?
Thrombosis or hypercoagulable states: Renal Disease, Hyperadrenocorticism, Neoplasia, DIC, Heart Disease,
Prior Splenic Torison
Siderotic Plaques
Tan or rust colored plaques on the margin primarily of iron or calcium caused by aging
What causes Splenosis?
Congenital or traumatic
Splenosis
Multiple nodules of normal splenic tissue in the abdominal cavity caused by trauma or congenital
What are the surgical treatments for Splenic Trauma?
Splenorrhaphy
Partial Splenectomy
Total Splenectomy
What are the diagnostic measures for Splenic Trauma?
Serial PCV/TP
Measure abdominal circumference
Splenic Torsion
Twisting of the spleen on its vascular axis
What are the possible etiologies for Splenic torsion?
Abnormality or trauma of gastrosplenic or splenocolic ligament
Maybe GDV
What are the clinical signs of Acute Splenic torsion?
Acute abdominal pain and distension
Arrhythmias
DIC
Collapse
What are the clinical signs associated with Chronic Splenic torsion?
Lethargy
Anorexia
Intermittent vomiting and Diarrhea
Weight loss
What is the treatment for Splenic Torsion?
Splenectomy
Gastropexy
What are the clinical signs of Splenic Hemangiosarcoma?
Decreased appetite Anorexia Lethargy Weight loss Abdominal distension Acute collapse
What is the treatment for benign Splenic Masses?
Splenectomy and Histopathology
What is the treatment for Splenic Hemangiosarcoma?
Stabilize the patient
Splenectomy
What are the complications of Splenectomy?
Improper ligation other abdominal tumors Ligation proximal to pancreatic artery Splenic torsion VPCs Myocardial hypoxia from hypertension and anemia MDF from pancreas
What are the functions of the pancreas?
Digestive secretions
Insulin
Gastrin
What is the complications of removing the Pancreas?
the dog becomes diabetic and loss of exocrine function
What are the indications for a partial pancreatectomy?
Pancreatic abscess
Pseudocyst
Isolated mass
Focal trauma
What is important in a Partial Pancreatectomy?
maintain ducts!
What is the treatment for Pancreatic Abscess?
Drainage
Debride
Omentalize
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pancreatic secretions and debris within fibrous sac
What is the treatment for Pancreatic Pseudocyst, if it is asymptomatic and single cyst?
Monitor by Ultrasound
What is the treatment for Pancreatic Pseudocyst if greater than 4cm and symptomatic?
Ultrasound guided aspiration
What is the treatment for Pancreatic Pseudocyst if it reoccurs or signs persist after aspiration?
Resect if possible
Debride and drain
What is the most common Exocrine Pancreatic Neoplasia of Dogs and Cats?
Adenocarcinoma
Where does Adenocarcinoma originate from in the Pancreas?
Acinar cells or ductal epithelium
What is the treatment of Exocrine Pancreatic Neoplasia?
Surgical resection
Palliative (Billroth 2)
What is the problem with Insulinoma?
Secrete insulin despite Hypoglycemia
What is the medical management of Insulinoma?
Frequent small meals Restrict exercise Glucocorticosteroids Diazoxide - oral hyperglycemic Streptozocin - destroys beta cells
What are the surgical treatments for Insulinoma?
Allows resection
Partial pancreatectomy
How can you find the insulinoma and identify islets?
IV methylene blue
Gastrinoma
Tumor of non Beta islet cells
Secretes excessive gastrin
Increased gastric acid secretion
Leads to gastric ulceration
How do you treat a Gastrinoma?
Exploratory
Resection
What is the treatment for Trauma of the liver?
Ligate severed vessels
Partial Lobectomy
Complete Lobectomy
Pringle manuever
What is the Pringle Maneuver?
Temporary occlusion of portal vein and hepatic arteries to aid in identification of source of bleeding and plan repair
What are the most common primary tumors of the Liver?
Hepatocellular
Cholangiocellular
In what species are Liver tumors more common?
Dogs
What are the 3 forms of Hepatocellular tumors?
Massive
Nodular
Diffuse
Massive Hepatocellular tumors
Good prognosis with complete surgical excision
Nodular Hepatocellular tumors
Metastasis more likely
Complete excision unlikely
Diffuse Hepatocellular tumors
Poor prognosis
Metastasis to LNs, peritoneum, and Lungs
In what species are Cholangiocellular tumors more common?
Cats
How do you treat Cholecystitis/Cholangiohepatitis?
Treat medically if not ruptured
Cholecystectomy
W\hat are the possible etiologies of Biliary Mucoceles?
Hyperplasia of mucus-secreting cells and excessive mucus secretion
Alterations in gallbladder motility
Accumulation of inspissated bile
What endocrinopathies are Biliary Mucoceles associated with?
Hyperadrenocorticism
Hypothyroidism
What is a complication of Biliary Mucoceles?
Gallbladder rupture
What is the signalment for Biliary Mucoceles?
Shetland Sheepdoogs, Cocker Spaniels, and Miniature Schnauzers around the age of 9
What is the treatment for Biliary Mucoceles?
Choleretics
Cholecystectomy
Antibiotics
Choleretics
increased the flow and increase the turnover of bile - thinning the bile
What causes Intraluminal Biliary obstruction?
Inflammatory disease Choleliths and Choledocholiths Neoplasia Inspissated bile Parasites
What causes Extraluminal Biliary obstruction?
Pancreatic disease
Duodenal disease
When is a Cholecystotomy indicated?
decompress gall bladder and/or antegrade catheterize of bile duct prior to cholecystectomy
Choledochotomy
Bile duct exploration/reconstruction
What is the importance of the Central division of the liver?
Caudal vena cava goes through the liver and the gallbladder is located here
What artery supplies the gallbladder?
Cystic artery
Complete lobectomy of the liver
Removal of lobe near to or at the level of the hilus
What division of the liver is more accessible for complete lobectomy?
Left division
What division is more difficult to perform a complete lobectomy?
Central and right
What are the Liver Biopsy Techniques?
Fine needle aspirate Tru-cut needles Laparoscopic Skin biopsy Punch Guillotine Technique
What is the thickness you should not exceed with a Punch Biopsy?
1/2 the thickness of the liver
When is a Partical and Complete Lobectomy indicated?
Biopsy Neoplasia Trauma Abscess Cysts
When should you perform a Complete Liver Lobectomy?
Should only be used for Left lateral and left medial liver lobectomy
What technique results in the most blood loss with the liver?
Partial Lobectomy
Parenchymal Fracture and ligation
Choledochal Stenting
most commonly done to relieve obstruction due to extraluminal compression secondary to pancreatitis
What is used for Choledochal Stenting?
Red Rubber Catheter
When do you perform a Cholecystotomy?
suspected temporary biliary obstruction
Pancreatitis
Describe a Cholecystotomy
a catheter is places laproscopically or surgically to divert bile flow externally through the body wall caudal to the last rib on ventral abdominal surface
What are the indications for Cholecystectomy?
Necrotizing cholecystitis Chronic Cholecystitis Biliary mucocele Cholelithiasis Neoplasia Trauma
What must you perform before a Cholecystectomy?
duodenotomy with catheterization of bile duct to confirm patency of bile duct
What is the complication of excising the gallbladder?
getting into the bile duct resulting in a transection of small hepatic ducts leading to bile peritonitis
Bleeding due to failure to ligate the cystic artery
When would you perform a Biliary Diversion?
Irreparable obstruction or trauma of common bile duct
Cholecystoduodenostomy
Attaching the gallbladder to the duodenum
Cholecystojejunostomy
Attach the gallbaldder to the jejunum
What is a complications of a Cholecystoduodenostomy?
risk of the gallbladder becoming impacted with ingesta causing cholecystitis and/or cholangiohepatits
What are the complications associated with Biliary diversion?
Leakage
Stroma stricture
Ascending infections - Cholangiohepatitis
What is an advantage to using the Thoracoabdominal stapling technique?
Fast
Results in minimal hemorrhage
Portosystemic Shunt
Anatomic anomaly resulting in abnormal communication between the portal vasculature and the systemic vasculature
Patent Ductus Venosus
Failure of closure results in left side intrahepatic shunt
What are the classifications of Portosystemic Shunts?
Macrovascular
Microvascular
How do you treat microvascular Portosystemic Shunts?
Liver transplant
How does trauma cause the formation of Portosystemic Shunts?
a vessel is damaged and heals back to another vessels the wrong way
What breeds are predisposed to Extrahepatic PSS?
Yorkies Shih Tzu Maltese Poodle Schnauzer Dachshund Pugs
Extrahepatic Shunts
Veins that should join the portal vein enter the caudal vena cava or azygous vein instead
What veins are most commonly involved in Extrahepatic Shunts?
Left Gastric Vein
Splenic Vein
What breeds have Intrahepatic PSS?
Large breeds: Labrador retriever, Golden Retriever, Australian Shepherd
Intrahepatic Portal Vein Hypoplasia
Microvascular shunting within the liver
What is a laboratory test for Portal Vein Hypoplasia?
Protein C
What is the treatment for Portal Vein Hypoplasia?
Medical management: Diet
What diseases cause Multiple Extrahepatic PSS?
Cirrhosis
Non-cirrhotic portal hypertension
Hepatic A-V malformation
Multiple Extrahepatic Shunts
Vestigial embryonic communications that can “open up” preventing lethal portal hypertension from developing
What are some physical exam findings in cats with Multiple Extrahepatic Shunts?
Ptyalism
Copper Colored irises
Aggressive behavior
What can you perform to diagnose a portosystemic shunt?
Portography
Nuclear Scintigraphy
Where do you inject for a Portography?
Mesenteric Vein
What is the gold standard for diagnosing Portosystemic Shunt?
CT Angiography
What is the medical management for Portosystemic Shunts?
Diet with reduced protein Lactulose Antimicrobials Control Intestinal parasites Seizure control/prevention
What is a poor prognostic indicator for improvement after surgery with portosystemic shunts?
Lack of improvement in clinical signs from medical management
What are the surgical options for Extrahepatic PSS?
Acute ligation/attentuation
Gradual attenuation: Ameroid Constrictors, Cellophane Banding
Describe an Ameroid Constrictor
Hygroscopic casein ring surrounded by metal or plastic sheath
What are the complications of Acute occlusion?
Rapid closure
kinking
What are the complications of Chronic occlusion?
Incomplete occlusion
Acquired shunts
Implant migration
What is the surgical management for Intrahepatic Shunts?
Extravascular occlusion
Inravascular occlusion
What are the acute postoperative complications for surgery for Intrahepatic shunts?
Portal hypertension : Hypovolemic Shock, Hypothermia, Weak pulses, Abdominal pain and swelling, vomiting, diarrhea Hypoglycemia Seizures Hemorrhage Electrolyte disturbances Portal vein thrombosis
What are the chronic postoperative complications for surgery for Intrahepatic shunts?
Recurrence of signs
Name some Immediate Postoperative Management for surgery of Intrahepatic Shunts?
Fluid therapy Early food intake Monitor vitals Monitor for portal hypertension Monitor for seizures Avoid hypothermia
When is the minimum time for a recheck on surgery from intrahepatic shunts?
4-8 weeks
What is the post op monitoring for intrahepatic shunt surgery?
Routine blood work
Liver function tests: Protein C
Repeat imaging: Ultrasound, nuclear scintigraphy and/or angiography
Omentum
Peritoneal fold between greater and lesser curvature of stomach
Describe the properties of the Omentum
Rich blood supply High absorptive capacity Pronounced angiogenic activity absorbs bacteria Plays role in isolating and sealing of contamination source: abscess or intestinal perforation
Peritonitis
Inflammation of the peritoneal lining
What is the pathophysiology of Peritonitis?
Inflammation –> Vasodilation –> Hypovolemia –> SIRS/DIC/MODS
What factors can worsen the severity of inflammation and clinical signs of peritonitis?
High levels of bacterial contamination
Virulence of organism
Presence of adjuvants
Adequacy of local and systemic immune responses
What adjuvants can worsen the severity of peritonitis?
Gastric mucin
Bile
Foreign material
Blood/ Hemoglobin
How do you classify Peritonitis?
Primary vs. Secondary
Primary Peritonitis
Source of inflammation is outside of abdomen
Secondary Peritonitis
Source of inflammation is within the abdomen
Aseptic Peritonitis
Absence of infectious organisms within peritoneal fluid
Septic Peritonitis
Presence of infectious organisms within peritoneal fluid
What is an example of Primary Aseptic peritonitis in Cats?
Feline Infectious Peritonitis
Describe Primary Septic Peritonitis
Hematogenous or lymphatic spread of bacteria; translocation from GI tract and possibly oviduct
Examples of Secondary Aseptic Peritonitis
Chemical Peritonitis: Bile Peritonitis, Pancreatitis, Uroperitoneum
Peritoneal Foreign body
Mechanical peritonitis: Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis
What is the most common source of infection in Secondary septic peritonitis?
GI tract
What are the early non-specific clinical signs of Septic Peritonitis?
Vomiting
Lethargy/Depression
Inappetance
Abdominal Pain
What are the signs of more severe systemic illness that occur with worsening condition of Septic Peritonitis?
Hyper- or Hypothermia Weakness/collapse secondary to hypotension Tachycardia Injected or pale MM Abdominal effusion
What 2 or more changes indicate SIRS?
Heart Rate
RR
Temperature
WBC
What do you see on CBC with Septic Peritonitis?
Leukopenia or leukocytosis
Left Shift
Thrombocytopenia
Anemia or Hemoconcentration
What do you see on Chemistry with Septic Peritonitis?
Hyperbilirubinemia Hypoalbuminemia Hyponatremia Hyperkalemia Hypoglycemia Azotemia
What are some diagnostic tests for Septic Peritoneum?
Radiographs
Ultrasound
Abdominocentesis
Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage
What Diagnostic Results are suggestive of septic peritonitis?
Pneumoperitoneum
Abdominal effusion with intracellular bacteria and toxic/degenerate neutrophils
What are the systemic changes consistent with Sepsis/SIRS?
Hypotension Elevated lactate Tachycardia Metabolic acidosis Increeased ALT and T. Bili Hypoglycemia Hypoalbuminemia Leukopenia or leukocytosis Presence of bands with toxic changes
What is the treatment for Septic Peritonitis?
Exploratory celiotomy
Stabilize the patient and correct the primary disease!!
What are the goals of Fluid therapy for Septic Peritonitis?
Improve perfusion
Treat hypotension
Improve metabolic acidosis
Correct electrolyte abnormalities
What types of fluid should be used for Septic Peritonitis?
Crystalloids and colloids
How do you treat Septic Peritonitis?
Fluid Therapy Antibiotics Analgesia Pressors for treatment of hypotension Dobutamine for CV support Antiemetics Blood products Gastroprotectants/Antacids
What is the optimal Administration of Analgesia for Septic Peritonitis?
CRIs
What is the main treatment of Septic Peritonitis?
Surgery
What are the main goals of surgery for septic peritonitis?
Correct and contain the primary source of bacteria
Reduce peritoneal bacteria load
Remove foreign material, inflammatory mediators
How do you achieve the goals of surgery for Septic Peritonitis?
Repair/Remove source of bacterial contamination
Lavage
Debride tissues that are necrotic or cannot be decontaminated
Abdominal drainage
What should not be used in the abdomen?
Antiseptics
What is a complication of using Povidone Iodine in the abdomen?
Metabolic acidosis and can lead to complication rates
What is a complication of using chlorohexidine in the abdomen?
Interferes with normal healing process
What does Abdominal drainage allow in the treatment of septic peritonitis?
Allows for continuous removal of suppurative material from abdomen
Allows for continued evaluation of fluid character and cytologic changes
When would you consider putting in an abdominal drainage for septic peritonitis?
Moderate to Severe Peritonitis
What are the indications for Open Peritoneal Drainage?
Severe generalized peritonitis
Ongoing contamination
Extensive fibrinous adhesions
What are the advantages of Open Peritoneal drainage?
“Drain” entire abdomen
“Second look” opportunities
Repeated lavage
What are the disadvantages of Open Peritoneal Drainage?
Very high maintenance
Fluid/electrolyte/protein losses
Nosocomial infection
Why do you need to implement Enteral feeding after septic peritonitis surgery?
High metabolic demands due to massive protein losses
What are the feeding options for Septic Peritonitis?
Nasoenteric
Esophagostomy tube
Gastrostomy tube
Jejunostomy
What is the preferred method of feeding for a patient with septic peritonitis surgery?
Enteral feeding
What is commonly associated with vehicular trauma?
Uroabdomen due to bladder rupture
Is surgery always necessary for the treatment of uroabdomen?
NO!