Diagnostic and surgical treatment for traumatic bile peritonitis in dogs and cats

This study aimed to describe short-term outcomes of dogs and cats undergoing surgery for traumatic bile peritonitis. Multi-institutional, retrospective study, 13 dogs and 4 cats were included. Medical records from 6 institutions were reviewed for cases of traumatic bile peritonitis between 2006 and 2022. Clinical presentation, additional injuries, surgical treatment, and outcome were recorded. Trauma occurred a median of 2 (range, 1 to 22) and 4 (range, 1 to 22) days prior to presentation in dogs and cats, respectively. Total bilirubin was increased in 11 of 13 dogs and 2 of 4 cats. Rupture occurred at the common bile duct ...

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