Title: Complications Associated with 355 Flexible Colonoscopic Procedures in Dogs
Abstract: Journal of Veterinary Internal MedicineVolume 18, Issue 5 p. 642-646 Open Access Complications Associated with 355 Flexible Colonoscopic Procedures in Dogs Michael S. Leib, Corresponding Author Michael S. Leib Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA. Roberts Professor of Small Animal Medicine, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061; e-mail: [email protected].Search for more papers by this authorMatthew S. Baechtel, Matthew S. Baechtel Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA.Search for more papers by this authorWilliam E. Monroe, William E. Monroe Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA.Search for more papers by this author Michael S. Leib, Corresponding Author Michael S. Leib Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA. Roberts Professor of Small Animal Medicine, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061; e-mail: [email protected].Search for more papers by this authorMatthew S. Baechtel, Matthew S. Baechtel Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA.Search for more papers by this authorWilliam E. Monroe, William E. Monroe Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA.Search for more papers by this author First published: 05 February 2008 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1939-1676.2004.tb02599.xCitations: 25 Previously presented in part at the 16th Annual Veterinary Medical Forum, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, San Diego, CA, May 1998. AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract Flexible colonoscopy is commonly performed in dogs with signs of large-bowel diseases. Although considered to be a safe procedure, no reports of complications associated with colonoscopy have appeared in the veterinary literature. The purpose of this study was to describe the frequency and types of adverse events that developed during flexible colonoscopy in dogs. Medical records were reviewed from 355 scheduled colonoscopic procedures. Major complications were defined as adverse events in which the dog's life was potentially jeopardized and the complication required intensive treatment or monitoring. Major complications consisting of fatal aspiration of GoLYTELY, colonic perforation, and excessive hemorrhage after biopsy of an adenocarcinoma with rigid forceps occurred in 3 (0.85%) dogs. Minor complications associated with anesthesia or colonoscopy occurred during 3.4% of procedures. Complications were classified as minor if the adverse event required minimal treatment or monitoring, and the complication was not considered a threat to the dog's life. Vomiting of GoLYTELY occurred with the administration of 4.6% of doses in 6.5% of dogs. When administering GoLYTELY, clinicians should be prepared to rapidly remove the orogastric tube and mouth speculum if vomiting occurs to reduce the potential for aspiration. In this group of dogs undergoing flexible colonoscopy, major complications occurred infrequently and minor complications developed uncommonly. Overall, minor or major complications developed during 30 (8.5%) of 355 procedures. Mortality was rare (0.28%). Flexible colonoscopy appears to be a safe procedure in dogs with signs of large-bowel diseases. References 1 Jones BD. Endoscopy of the lower gastrointestinal tract. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract 1990; 20: 1229–1242. 2 Leib MS, Monroe WE, Codner EC. 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