Authors : E. Paz , C. Romero , A.C. Garcia , G.D. Mendoza , F.X. Plata and N. Ramirez
Abstract: Partial pancreatectomy was performed in 7 dogs to obtain viable tissue as an alternative treatment of Diabetes Mellitus using a step denominated omentalization to avoid the formation of adhesions, reducing vomit and pancreatitis reported in other procedures. The results did not show pathognomic signs of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) or pancreatitis. The pain was alleviated with Meloxicam (0.2 mg kg 1) IV and ketamine (intravenous infusion 0.5 mg/kg/hour). Gliycemic values post surgery in the dogs stayed between 100 and 110 mg dL 1 until the tenth day that concluded the study (mean 106.9 mg dL 1). The test of plasma turbidity was realized to discard the EPI, being negative when there was a presence of turbidity 2 h after the administration of food added with corn oil. The technique of partial pancreatectomy in canine can be used to future transplants of islets of Langerhans. The glucose blood levels indicated that the resection of the left lobe of the pancreas did not affect the functional stability of the patient in short term.
E. Paz , C. Romero , A.C. Garcia , G.D. Mendoza , F.X. Plata and N. Ramirez , 2008. Partial Pancreatectomy in Dogs. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 7: 396-399.