1. Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis in three dogs.
- Author
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Boothe HW, Lay JC, and Moreland KJ
- Subjects
- Animals, Dogs, Female, Fibrosis, Male, Peritonitis pathology, Sclerosis, Dog Diseases pathology, Peritonitis veterinary
- Abstract
A condition resembling human sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis was identified in 3 young large-breed dogs. All 3 dogs had similar clinical signs: ascites, vomiting, and excessive borborygmus. The condition was discovered at laparotomy and confirmed histologically. Laparotomy revealed a sac-like formation totally or partially occupying the peritoneal cavity. The predominant histologic abnormality was marked peritoneal and serosal fibrosis. None of the dogs had a favorable response to treatment, and euthanasia was performed because of development of abdominal distention.
- Published
- 1991