Abstract: The use of a laparoscopic suction-irrigation device in 2 standing horses for lavage of the abdomen for the treatment of primary suppurative peritonitis is reported. Two horses were presented with a 1- to 2-week history of weight loss. Abdominocentesis revealed highly elevated total nucleated cell count. Peritoneal lavage systems were placed in both horses, but complications prevented adequate lavage. Both horses underwent standing laparoscopy; the dorsal abdomen was explored and the abdomen was profusely lavaged, using a suction-irrigation device. The procedure was efficient and allowed adequate visualization of the dorsal abdomen and lavage. A successful outcome was achieved in both cases. Key clinical message: Lavage of the abdomen of horses with peritonitis can be achieved under standing sedation, using a laparoscopic technique. In appropriately selected cases, this allows for adequate visualization of the dorsal abdomen and efficacious abdominal lavage. Lavage abdominal laparoscopique debout à l’aide d’un dispositif d’irrigation par aspiration chez deux chevaux atteints de péritonite suppurée primaire. L’utilisation d’un dispositif laparoscopique d’irrigation par aspiration pour le lavage de l’abdomen pour le traitement d’une péritonite suppurée primaire chez deux chevaux debout est rapportée. Deux chevaux ont été présentés avec une histoire de 1 à 2 semaines de perte de poids. L’abdominocentèse a révélé un nombre total de cellules nucléées très élevé. Des systèmes de lavage péritonéal ont été placés chez les deux chevaux, mais des complications ont empêché un lavage adéquat. Les deux chevaux ont subi une laparoscopie debout; l’abdomen dorsal a été exploré, et l’abdomen a été abondamment lavé à l’aide d’un dispositif d’irrigation par aspiration. La procédure était efficace et permettait une visualisation adéquate de l’abdomen dorsal et un lavage. Une résolution positive a été obtenue dans les deux cas.Message clinique clé:Le lavage de l’abdomen de chevaux atteints de péritonite peut être réalisé sous sédation debout, en utilisant une technique laparoscopique. Dans des cas bien choisis, cela permet une visualisation adéquate de l’abdomen dorsal et un lavage abdominal efficace.(Traduit par Dr Serge Messier).
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Research observes the beneficial use of a laparoscopic suction-irrigation device for abdominal lavage in two standing horses suffering from primary suppurative peritonitis.
Introduction
This study reports the usage of a laparoscopic suction-irrigation device in treating two standing horses affected by primary suppurative peritonitis, an infection within the abdominal cavity.
Both horses experienced a history of weight loss spanning 1 to 2 weeks. Abdominocentesis, a surgical puncture to remove fluid from the abdomen, revealed a high total nucleated cell count indicative of infection.
Procedure
Initial efforts were made to place peritoneal lavage systems within both horses, designed to rinse or clean the abdominal cavity. However, complications prevented satisfactory lavage results.
The researchers then performed standing laparoscopy on both horses. In this procedure, a small keyhole incision is made in the abdomen, through which a laparoscope (a small camera) is inserted to view the abdominal cavity.
The dorsal (upper) abdomen was thoroughly inspected, followed by significant lavage using a suction-irrigation device. This device helps in removing the infected fluid and inflowing clean fluid thus cleaning the abdominal cavity.
Outcomes and implications
The procedure was deemed efficient, enabling adequate visualization of the dorsal abdomen and thorough lavage.
Ultimately, both cases resulted in successful outcomes, featuring improved health conditions of the horses.
The study concludes by emphasizing that peritonitis in horses can be effectively treated using a laparoscopic technique in a standing sedation setting.
For suitable cases, this approach allows for optimal visualization of the dorsal abdomen and efficacious abdominal lavage, aiding both diagnosis and treatment.
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Cribb NC, Arroyo LG, Bouré L.
(2021).
Standing laparoscopic abdominal lavage using a suction-irrigation device in 2 horses with primary suppurative peritonitis.
Can Vet J, 62(4), 397-402.
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