Sx of the Stomach- Exam 2 Flashcards
T/F: The stomach has a strong blood supply
TRUE
What are the gastric layers?
Serosa
Muscular
Submucosa
Mucosa
Which layer of the stomach is the holding layer?
Submucosa
What are the 4 properties that benefit wound healing in the stomach?
Short duration of healing due to: extensive/redundant blood supply, reduced bacterial numbers, rapidly regenerating epithelium, omentum (good wound healing properties)
Which cells contribute to collagen production?
Smooth muscle cells- increase healing
What 5 factors should be addressed for pre-surgical preparation?
Correct electrolyte imbalances Hydration status fasting H2 antagonists (decrease acidity) Proton pump inhibitors Prophylactic antibiotic use (questionable)
What is the time of gastric emptying of the stomach?
6-8 hours
What is the most common surgical approach to access the stomach?
Ventral midline celiotomy- xiphoid to pubis
What should be removed for better visualization when performing an abdominal exploratory?
Falciform ligament
What instruments are used in an abdominal exploratory for better visualization?
Balfour retractors
What is the traditional gastric closure method?
Two layer closure
Double inverting –> two inverting patterns on top of each other (one MUST include the submucosa)
Cushing pattern oversewn with lembert
What is the difference of the connelle and cushing pattern?
Connell: Takes bite deep and goes into the lumen (avoid this pattern in organs with lumens- suture exposed to acidic material will cause it to break apart)
Cushing: can go into mucosa, DOESN’T go into lumen
What is an alternate closure technique that can be used in the stomach?
Simple continuous + inverting pattern (cushing/lempert)
What type of closure is used in the pylorus?
Single layer closure (simple interrupted/simple continuous)- typically an appositional pattern
You don’t want to cause stricture in the pylorus
What are the options for suture material for gastric closure?
Monofilament, absorbable- PDS, polyglyconate, poliglecaprone 25
What are the three staplign devices that can be used for gastric mucosa?
Thoracoabdominal Stapler (TA) Gastrointestinal anastomosis (GIA) Skin stapler- not used in stomach due to thickness
T/F: Subjective criteria is mainly used to determine gastric viability
TRUE
What are some subjective factors used for determining gastric viability?
Gastric wall thickness- “slip”
And color of mucosa- grey-green to black=non-viable
What are some indications of performing a gastric biopsy?
Gross disease
Clinical signs of upper GI disease
What is the most common indication for a gastrotomy?
Foreign bodies- more commonly found in younger dogs
What are three conditions that predispose PICA (eating random things)
Iron deficiency
Hepatic encephalopathy
Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency
What are CS of gastric foreign bodies?
Vomiting- not always present
Lethargy
Abdominal Pain
Anorexia
What are some laboratory findings in a gastric foreign body patient?
Hemoconcentration vs. anemia Leukocytosis Pre-renal azotemia Metabolic alkalosis vs. acidosis Hypokalemia, Hypochloremia
What are some diagnostic modalities used in foreign body patients?
Rads- best initial dx test
US
Contrast studies
Endoscopy
What is an important medical management strategy for foreign body patients?
Fluid therapy- REHYDRATE
What kind of rads should be taken when dx a foreign body patient?
Serial rads- important to take the time delay of gastric emptying into account, make sure the object didn’t move from original position before surgery
What are the drugs that induce vomiting in cats and dogs?
Cats: xylazine
Dogs: apomorphine
MAKE SURE OBJECT IS SMALL ENOUGH TO BE THROWN UP BEFORE!
When should you allow food PO from gastrotomy sx?
within 12 hours- found that the protein improves the healing process
Where should the incision be for a gastrotomy sx?
Hypovascular area on ventral aspect between greater and lesser curvature
What instruments can be used to enlarge a gastric incision?
Metzenbaum scissors