WHAT IS A GASTROINTESTINAL RESECTION AND ANASTOMOSIS?
Critical Care & Emergency Medicine – Gastroenterology & Digestive Diseases – Surgery (General & Soft Tissue) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS A gastrointestinal (GI) resection and anastomosis is a surgical procedure involving the removal of a diseased or damaged section of the intestine and connection of the remaining sections with sutures. WHAT ARE THE INDICATIONS FOR PERFORMING A GI RESECTION AND ANASTOMOSIS? Gastrointestinal resection and anastomosis is indicated whenever there is a significant problem with a portion of the intestine. Foreign object obstruction, gunshot wounds, intestinal tumors, intussusception and animal attack injuries are some common reasons to perform a gastrointestinal resection and anastomosis. WHAT PREOPERATIVE EXAMINATIONS OR TESTS ARE NEEDED? Preoperative tests depend in part on the age and general health of the animal as well as the cause for the gastrointestinal resection and anastomosis. Most often, the pet is relatively ill before the surgery is performed. E
