Abstract
Intestinal intussusception is a frequent problem after experimental transplantation in dogs. This report describes the safety and efficacy of performing a modified Noble plication for the prevention of intussusception. Heterotopic renal transplantation and plication was performed in 20 dogs. Dogs were killed when the serum creatinine concentration exceeded 7 mg/dL because of acute rejection (19 dogs) or venous occlusion (1 dog). Gastrointestinal signs were commonly observed, but no dog experienced an intestinal intussusception, compared to 3 of 14 dogs (21%) previously treated using a similar immunosuppressive regimen. This study supports the routine use of enteroplication in dogs undergoing renal transplantation.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 161-166 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Journal of Investigative Surgery |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| State | Published - May 2003 |
Keywords
- Dog
- Enteroplication
- Intussusception
- Renal transplantation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery