Complications of Soft tissue surgery

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Which one of these signs may indicate a wound infection in animals after surgery?

Vomiting and diarrhea (correct)

Pain upon palpation

Increased heart rate

Abdominal distension

What are the possible complications that an animal may develop 72 to 96 hours after surgery?

Abdominal distension and pain

Vomiting and diarrhea

Wound infection, peritonitis, and uroabdomen (correct)

Increased heart rate and respiratory rate

What is the purpose of reserving some instruments during surgery?

To prevent contamination

To use them in the closure of the abdomen (correct)

To ensure they are not lost

To reduce surgical time

What diagnostic tests may be done if an animal shows signs of postoperative complications?

Radiography and abdominal ultrasound Signup and view all the answers

What does the presence of gas density in the dorsal region of the abdomen indicate in the X-ray?

pneumoperitoneum Signup and view all the answers

Which layer is important when closing the linea alba?

External rectal sheath Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred suture pattern for closing the linea alba?

Continuous suture pattern Signup and view all the answers

What type of suture material is commonly used for linea alba repair?

Polyglyconate Signup and view all the answers

What signs may be observed if the linea alba repair breaks down?

Abdominal contents spilling out through the wound Signup and view all the answers

What is an important take-home message when performing linea alba repair?

Undertake a methodical exploration of the abdomen Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common indication for performing abdominal centesis?

To confirm the presence of free peritoneal fluid Signup and view all the answers

What is a serosanguineous tap?

A tap that contains blood within the fluid Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for managing enterotomy dehiscence?

Removing the site Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of peritoneal lavage?

To dilute contamination in the abdomen Signup and view all the answers

What is uroabdomen?

Leakage of urine into the peritoneal space Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the healing process after soft tissue surgery?

The bladder heals in around 14 days post suturing. Signup and view all the answers

What is the lag phase of healing?

The phase where the fibrin seal is broken down by macrophages. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of sutures in the healing process?

To provide support and strength to the wound. Signup and view all the answers

What checks should be undertaken at the end of an operation to minimize complications?

Check the repair that was made. Signup and view all the answers

What can cause breakdown (dehiscence) of the sutures after soft tissue surgery?

Poor sutures. Signup and view all the answers

Which layer is important for closing the linea alba during surgery?

External rectal sheath Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended suture material for linea alba repair?

Polydioxanone Signup and view all the answers

What size of suture is commonly used for linea alba repair in dogs?

2/0 Signup and view all the answers

What signs may be observed if the linea alba repair breaks down?

Abdominal contents spilling out through the wound Signup and view all the answers

What is an important take-home message when performing linea alba repair?

Undertake a methodical exploration of the abdomen Signup and view all the answers

Which layer is important to check at the end of a soft tissue surgery to minimize complications?

Linea alba layer Signup and view all the answers

When does the breakdown (dehiscence) of sutures most likely occur after soft tissue surgery?

During the first 72 to 96 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor that keeps the wound together during the lag phase of healing?

Suture material Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate healing time for the bowel after suturing in soft tissue surgery?

14 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action if there is active bleeding at the end of a soft tissue surgery?

Suture the bleeding area Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of abdominal centesis in cases of peritonitis?

To remove free peritoneal fluid Signup and view all the answers

What is a serosanguineous tap?

A tap performed to assess the degree of blood within the fluid Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for managing enterotomy dehiscence?

Repair the site and perform an anastomosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of peritoneal lavage?

To dilute the contamination in the abdomen Signup and view all the answers

What is uroabdomen?

Leakage of urine into the peritoneal cavity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following signs may indicate that an animal's wound has broken down after surgery?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What are the possible complications that an animal may develop 72 to 96 hours after surgery?

Wound infection, peritonitis, and uroabdomen Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of performing radiography and abdominal ultrasound in cases of suspected complications after surgery?

To check for the presence of peritoneal fluid and gas density in the abdomen Signup and view all the answers

What signs may be observed if the linea alba repair breaks down?

Redness and bruising of the abdominal wall Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if an animal shows signs of postoperative complications?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common complication of soft tissue surgery?

Delayed healing Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of healing is the fibrin seal broken down by macrophages?

Lag phase Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate healing time for the bowel after suturing in soft tissue surgery?

14 days Signup and view all the answers

What should be checked at the end of an operation to minimize complications?

Repair Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor that keeps the wound together during the lag phase of healing?

Suture material Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging technique can confirm the presence of free peritoneal fluid?

Ultrasound scan Signup and view all the answers

What is a common finding in the fluid obtained through abdominocentesis in cases of peritonitis?

Blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for enterotomy dehiscence?

Remove the site Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of peritoneal lavage?

To remove contamination from the abdomen Signup and view all the answers

What is uroabdomen?

Leakage of urine into the peritoneal space Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following signs may indicate a wound infection in animals after surgery?

Dullness, lethargy, and anorexia Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of reserving some instruments during surgery?

To use them in the closure of the abdomen at the end of the operation Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for managing enterotomy dehiscence?

Perform enterotomy dehiscence repair surgery Signup and view all the answers

Which layer is important when closing the linea alba?

Muscle layer Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of abdominal centesis in cases of peritonitis?

To obtain a sample of peritoneal fluid Signup and view all the answers

Which layer is important when closing the linea alba during surgery?

External rectal sheath Signup and view all the answers

What type of suture material is commonly used for linea alba repair?

Polydioxanone Signup and view all the answers

What size of suture is commonly used for linea alba repair in dogs?

0 Signup and view all the answers

What signs may be observed if the linea alba repair breaks down?

Abdominal contents spilling out through the wound Signup and view all the answers

What is an important take-home message when performing linea alba repair?

Regularly check your work Signup and view all the answers

Complications of Soft tissue surgery

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Which one of these signs may indicate a wound infection in animals after surgery?

What are the possible complications that an animal may develop 72 to 96 hours after surgery?

What is the purpose of reserving some instruments during surgery?

What diagnostic tests may be done if an animal shows signs of postoperative complications?

What does the presence of gas density in the dorsal region of the abdomen indicate in the X-ray?

Which layer is important when closing the linea alba?

What is the preferred suture pattern for closing the linea alba?

What type of suture material is commonly used for linea alba repair?

What signs may be observed if the linea alba repair breaks down?

What is an important take-home message when performing linea alba repair?

Which of the following is a common indication for performing abdominal centesis?

What is a serosanguineous tap?

What is the recommended approach for managing enterotomy dehiscence?

What is the purpose of peritoneal lavage?

What is uroabdomen?

Which of the following is true about the healing process after soft tissue surgery?

What is the lag phase of healing?

What is the main function of sutures in the healing process?

What checks should be undertaken at the end of an operation to minimize complications?

What can cause breakdown (dehiscence) of the sutures after soft tissue surgery?

Which layer is important for closing the linea alba during surgery?

What is the recommended suture material for linea alba repair?

What size of suture is commonly used for linea alba repair in dogs?

What signs may be observed if the linea alba repair breaks down?

What is an important take-home message when performing linea alba repair?

Which layer is important to check at the end of a soft tissue surgery to minimize complications?

When does the breakdown (dehiscence) of sutures most likely occur after soft tissue surgery?

What is the main factor that keeps the wound together during the lag phase of healing?

What is the approximate healing time for the bowel after suturing in soft tissue surgery?

What is the recommended action if there is active bleeding at the end of a soft tissue surgery?

What is the purpose of abdominal centesis in cases of peritonitis?

What is a serosanguineous tap?

What is the recommended approach for managing enterotomy dehiscence?

What is the purpose of peritoneal lavage?

What is uroabdomen?

Which of the following signs may indicate that an animal's wound has broken down after surgery?

What are the possible complications that an animal may develop 72 to 96 hours after surgery?

What is the purpose of performing radiography and abdominal ultrasound in cases of suspected complications after surgery?

What signs may be observed if the linea alba repair breaks down?

What should be done if an animal shows signs of postoperative complications?

Which of the following is a common complication of soft tissue surgery?

During which phase of healing is the fibrin seal broken down by macrophages?

What is the approximate healing time for the bowel after suturing in soft tissue surgery?

What should be checked at the end of an operation to minimize complications?

What is the main factor that keeps the wound together during the lag phase of healing?

Which imaging technique can confirm the presence of free peritoneal fluid?

What is a common finding in the fluid obtained through abdominocentesis in cases of peritonitis?

What is the recommended treatment for enterotomy dehiscence?

What is the purpose of peritoneal lavage?

What is uroabdomen?

Which of the following signs may indicate a wound infection in animals after surgery?

What is the purpose of reserving some instruments during surgery?

What is the recommended approach for managing enterotomy dehiscence?

Which layer is important when closing the linea alba?

What is the purpose of abdominal centesis in cases of peritonitis?

Which layer is important when closing the linea alba during surgery?

What type of suture material is commonly used for linea alba repair?

What size of suture is commonly used for linea alba repair in dogs?

What signs may be observed if the linea alba repair breaks down?

What is an important take-home message when performing linea alba repair?

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