Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Acute nontraumatic hemoabdomen in the dog: a retrospective analysis of 39 cases (1987-2001).
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2003
- Authors:
- Pintar, Jason et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
The medical records of 39 dogs with acute nontraumatic hemoabdomen were identified and reviewed. Anemia and hypoalbuminemia were identified in 36/37 (97%) and 25/33 (76%) dogs, respectively. Coagulopathies were identified in 26/31 (84%) dogs. When a definitive diagnosis was obtained, malignant neoplasia was diagnosed most frequently and occurred in 24/30 (80%) dogs. Hemangiosarcoma accounted for 21/30 (70%) diagnoses. Sixteen dogs underwent exploratory laparotomy, of which seven (44%) survived the perioperative period. Of the dogs that did not undergo surgery, 9/23 (39%) survived to be discharged from the hospital.
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