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Abdominal Distension
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Ware, Wendy A. Bonagura, John D. Scansen, Brian A. |
| Copyright Year | 2021 |
| Description | Abdominal distension usually is a sign of an underlying disease process, unless caused by pregnancy or obesity. The abdomen can become distended because of marked intra-abdominal organ enlargement, a large mass lesion, or the accumulation of fat or free peritoneal fluid (Table 16.1). A serous membrane of mesothelial cells lines the peritoneal cavity (as the parietal layer) and extends to cover the abdominal organs and the associated vasculature and connective tissue (as the visceral layer). This membrane allows transudation and absorption of fluid, and it can serve a protective function (for example, by walling-off an area of infection). The space between the parietal and visceral peritoneal layers normally contains a small amount of serous fluid. Several disease processes cause excessive abdominal fluid (effusion) to accumulate. Book Name: Cardiovascular Disease in Companion Animals |
| Related Links | https://api.taylorfrancis.com/content/chapters/edit/download?identifierName=doi&identifierValue=10.1201/9780429186639-18&type=chapterpdf |
| Ending Page | 274 |
| Page Count | 8 |
| Starting Page | 267 |
| DOI | 10.1201/9780429186639-18 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited |
| Publisher Date | 2021-06-17 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Book Name: Cardiovascular Disease in Companion Animals Obesity Abdominal Organ Disease Processes Function Peritoneal Parietal Visceral |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Chapter |
