Peritoneal Space

Question 1

inguinal hernia

Answer 1

common following trauma or bite wound

if bowel herniated watch for obstruction due to strangulation

Question 2

Fat deposits

Answer 2

falciform ligament, greater momentum, mesentery, retroperitoneal space
provides contrast for visceral organs

Question 3

increased fluid within the peritoneal space causes

Answer 3

loss/reduced intra-abdominal contrast

provides overall increased opacity

Question 4

It is normal for puppies to have a loss of serosal detail due to lack of fat or presence of brown fat

Answer 4

true

Question 5

Cats have crowding of abdominal organs which results in summation signs that can be mistaken as increased opacity lesions

Answer 5

true

Question 6

carcinomatosis

Answer 6

seeding fo neoplastic cells on serial surfaces and fat

most common is hemangiosarcoma

Question 7

large amounts of gas _____ serosal detail

Answer 7

increase

Question 8

causes of free abdominal gas

Answer 8

surgery (most common)
ruptured hollow viscus
external penetrating wound
abscessation

Question 9

where can you see free abdominal gas?

Answer 9

subcutaneous, behind diaphragm

Question 10

important clinical sign of canine pancreatitis

Answer 10

pain

Question 11

retroperitoneal space

Answer 11

space between the dorsal margin of parietal peritoneum
abdominal body wall
extra-peritoneal
contains kidneys, adrenal glands, major vessels and lymph nodes
communicates with mediastinum cranially and pelvis inlet caudally

Question 12

retroperitoneal disease

Answer 12

loss of detail in this space is sign of fluid collection or inflammation
hemorrhage, urine, grass awn foreign body, penetrating wounds

Question 13

retroperitoneal gas

Answer 13

often extension of pneumomediastinum
can be from penetrating wound
lateral rads in dorsal portion of abdomen
can see blood vessels in mediastinum and down through abdomen
subcutaneous emphysema