Peritonitis, abscessation and haemorrhage: Complications of transcutaneous caecal decompression. (5th May 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Unger, L.; Fouché, N.; Schnider, D.; Witte, S.
• Is Part Of: Equine veterinary education. Volume 26:Number 8(2014:Aug.)
• Page Start: 430
• Page End: 435
• Publication Date: 2014-05-05
• Subjects: Horses -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Horses -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 636.108905
• DOI: 10.1111/eve.12174
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0957-7734

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title>Summary</title> <p>Transcutaneous needle decompression of the caecum through the right flank is a valuable, routine procedure performed to resolve cases of large intestinal tympany. Nevertheless, it can be the cause of potentially life‐threatening complications as highlighted by the 3 cases presented in this case report. Abscess formation, septic peritonitis and haemorrhage following needle decompression are described.</p> </abstract>