Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Feb 2015
Incidence of and risk factors for postoperative regurgitation and vomiting in dogs: 244 cases (2000-2012).
To determine the incidence of and risk factors for postoperative regurgitation and vomiting (PORV) in dogs. ⋯ Between 2000 and 2012, there was no change in the incidence of PORV for dogs undergoing neurologic, orthopedic, and soft tissue surgical procedures; however, the proportion of dogs that regurgitated increased significantly in 2012. Preoperative antiemetic prophylaxis should be considered in dogs undergoing gastrointestinal surgery and in those in which other risk factors are present.