Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Survival factors after surgery for bloat in 306 dogs
By Mackenzie, George et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2010·Department of Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A retrospective study of factors influencing survival following surgery for gastric dilatation-volvulus syndrome in 306 dogs.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 306 dogs diagnosed with gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), a serious condition where the stomach twists and fills with gas, was studied to understand survival rates after surgery. The overall death rate was 10%, with 6.1% dying after surgery. Dogs that had heart rhythm problems before or after surgery, or those that underwent spleen removal, had higher chances of dying. However, getting the dog to surgery quickly was linked to better survival rates. Overall, while GDV remains dangerous, the chances of recovery have improved over the years.
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Abstract
Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) is a life-threatening condition in dogs that has been associated with high mortality rates in previous studies. Factors were evaluated in this study for their influence on overall and postoperative mortality in 306 confirmed cases of GDV between 2000 and 2004. The overall mortality rate was 10%, and the postoperative mortality rate was 6.1%. The factor that was associated with a significant increase in overall mortality was the presence of preoperative cardiac arrhythmias. Factors that were associated with a significant increase in postoperative mortality were postoperative cardiac arrhythmias, splenectomy, or splenectomy with partial gastric resection. The factor that was associated with a significant decrease in the overall mortality rate was time from presentation to surgery. This study documents that certain factors continue to affect the overall and postoperative mortality rates associated with GDV, but these mortality rates have decreased compared to previously reported rates.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20194364/