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Which one of these signs may indicate a wound infection in animals after surgery?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Which layer is important when closing the linea alba?
What is the preferred suture pattern for 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 type of suture material is commonly used for linea alba repair?
What signs may be observed if the linea alba repair breaks down?
What signs may be observed if the linea alba repair breaks down?
What is an important take-home message when performing linea alba repair?
What is an important take-home message when performing linea alba repair?
Which of the following is a common indication for performing abdominal centesis?
Which of the following is a common indication for performing abdominal centesis?
What is a serosanguineous tap?
What is a serosanguineous tap?
What is the recommended approach for managing enterotomy dehiscence?
What is the recommended approach for managing enterotomy dehiscence?
What is the purpose of peritoneal lavage?
What is the purpose of peritoneal lavage?
What is uroabdomen?
What is uroabdomen?
Which of the following is true about the healing process after soft tissue surgery?
Which of the following is true about the healing process after soft tissue surgery?
What is the lag phase of healing?
What is the lag phase of healing?
What is the main function of sutures in the healing process?
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 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?
What can cause breakdown (dehiscence) of the sutures after soft tissue surgery?
Which layer is important for closing the linea alba during surgery?
Which layer is important for closing the linea alba during surgery?
What is the recommended suture material for linea alba repair?
What is the recommended suture material for linea alba repair?
What size of suture is commonly used for linea alba repair in dogs?
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 signs may be observed if the linea alba repair breaks down?
What is an important take-home message when performing linea alba repair?
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?
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?
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 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 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 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 the purpose of abdominal centesis in cases of peritonitis?
What is a serosanguineous tap?
What is a serosanguineous tap?
What is the recommended approach for managing enterotomy dehiscence?
What is the recommended approach for managing enterotomy dehiscence?
What is the purpose of peritoneal lavage?
What is the purpose of peritoneal lavage?
What is uroabdomen?
What is uroabdomen?
Which of the following signs may indicate that an animal's wound has broken down after surgery?
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 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 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 signs may be observed if the linea alba repair breaks down?
What should be done if an animal shows signs of postoperative complications?
What should be done if an animal shows signs of postoperative complications?
Which of the following is a common complication of soft tissue surgery?
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?
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 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 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?
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?
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 a common finding in the fluid obtained through abdominocentesis in cases of peritonitis?
What is the recommended treatment for enterotomy dehiscence?
What is the recommended treatment for enterotomy dehiscence?
What is the purpose of peritoneal lavage?
What is the purpose of peritoneal lavage?
What is uroabdomen?
What is uroabdomen?
Which of the following signs may indicate a wound infection in animals after surgery?
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 purpose of reserving some instruments during surgery?
What is the recommended approach for managing enterotomy dehiscence?
What is the recommended approach for managing enterotomy dehiscence?
Which layer is important when closing the linea alba?
Which layer is important when closing the linea alba?
What is the purpose of abdominal centesis in cases of peritonitis?
What is the purpose of abdominal centesis in cases of peritonitis?
Which layer is important when closing the linea alba during surgery?
Which layer is important when closing the linea alba during surgery?
What type of suture material is commonly used for linea alba repair?
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 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 signs may be observed if the linea alba repair breaks down?
What is an important take-home message when performing linea alba repair?
What is an important take-home message when performing linea alba repair?
