Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Vomiting puppy Australian Shepherd treated with stomach endoscopy
By Shibly, Sarina et al.·Published in BMC veterinary research·2014·Department for Small Animals and Horses·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Acute gastroesophageal intussusception in a juvenile Australian Shepherd dog: endoscopic treatment and long-term follow-up.
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Plain-English summary
A 9-week-old Australian Shepherd was brought in for severe vomiting and regurgitation, which led to a diagnosis of gastroesophageal intussusception, a serious condition where part of the stomach slips into the esophagus. The vet performed an endoscopic procedure to reposition the stomach and placed a feeding tube to help with nutrition and prevent further issues. Over the next eight months, follow-up X-rays showed some ongoing changes in the esophagus, but the puppy did not show any clinical signs of distress. This treatment option proved to be effective and less invasive than traditional surgery.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Canine gastroesophageal intussusception (GEI) is a rare and potentially fatal disease usually affecting puppies or young dogs < 3 months of age and of medium to large breeds. Surgical intervention has been advocated as the therapy of choice by most authors. Endoscopic treatment may offer an advantageous or alternative method of treatment. CASE PRESENTATION: GEI was diagnosed in a nine-week-old Australian Shepherd dog with an acute onset of vomiting and regurgitation and compatible radiographic findings on thoracic radiography. Treatment consisted of endoscopic gastric repositioning and placement of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube to prevent repeated dislocation of the stomach, and to allow for nutritional supplementation During a follow-up period of eight months, thoracic radiographs were obtained showing persistent esophageal dilatation in the absence of compatible clinical signs. CONCLUSION: Endoscopic intervention is an effective, alternative in selected canine GEI- cases, allowing for rapid, minimally invasive confirmation of diagnosis and therapy. After initial treatment, radiographic long-term follow-up seems prudent even in asymptomatic patients.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24885648/