stomach Flashcards
gastric layes
serosa
muscular
submucosa
mucosa
glandular layer of stomach
mucosa
holding layer of the stomach
submucosa
contribute to collagen production
smooth muscle cells
fasting prior to stomach sx
8-12 hours
given this to keep acidity in stomach lower prior to sx
H2 antagonists
surgical approach for the stomach
dorsal recumbency
ventral midline celiotomy
this ligament has its own blood supply and will need ligated when doing an abdominal surgery or exploratory
falciform ligament
instrument used for visualization in the abdominal exploratory
balfour retractors
tradition closure of the stomach
double inverting - cushing pattern with submucosa, serosa and muscularis
oversewn with lambert
what situations would you use a single layer closure on the stomach
pyloric outflow tract
reduced gastric volume
thickened gastric wall
suture material used in gastric closure
must resist degradation for 14 days
monofilament nonabsorbable
avoid braided - bacteria
most common indication for gastrotomy
gastric foreign bodies
what 3 conditions predispose PICA
iron deficiency
hepatic encephalopathy
pancreatic exocrine insufficiency
DX of choice to see gastric FB
rads (serial before sx - item may move)
u/s are not 100% because gas in stomach can shadow items
emetic in dogs
apomorphine