Omentalization of a nonresectable uterine stump abscess in a dog.

Uterine disease should be considered as a potential cause of illness in spayed female dogs. When extensive adhesions are present, en bloc resection of a uterine stump abscess may not be possible without considerable risk of compromise to the structure and function of the urinary tract. The omentum is an effective physiologic drain; its extensive vascular and lymphatic networks absorb fluid and actively promote elimination of infection. Omentalization appears to be an option for surgical management of nonresectable uterine stump abscesses in dogs.