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Best ways to relieve stomach bloat in dogs with gastric
By Goodrich, Z J et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2013·College of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Assessment of two methods of gastric decompression for the initial management of gastric dilatation-volvulus.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old Great Dane was brought in for severe bloating and signs of distress, diagnosed with gastric dilatation-volvulus (a life-threatening condition where the stomach twists). The veterinarian used two methods to relieve the pressure: orogastric tubing and gastric trocarization. Both techniques were effective, with trocarization showing a slightly higher success rate. Fortunately, the dog did not experience any serious complications and was able to recover well after treatment.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To assess gastric trocarization and orogastric tubing as a means of gastric decompression for the initial management of gastric dilatation-volvulus. METHODS: Retrospective review of 116 gastric dilatation-volvulus cases from June 2001 to October 2009. RESULTS: Decompression was performed via orogastric tubing in 31 dogs, gastric trocarization in 39 dogs and a combination of both in 46 dogs. Tubing was successful in 59 (75·5%) dogs and unsuccessful in 18 (23·4%) dogs. Trocarization was successful in 73 (86%) dogs and unsuccessful in 12 (14%) dogs. No evidence of gastric perforation was noted at surgery in dogs undergoing either technique. One dog that underwent trocarization had a splenic laceration identified at surgery that did not require treatment. Oesophageal rupture or aspiration pneumonia was not identified in any dog during hospitalization. No statistical difference was found between the method of gastric decompression and gastric compromise requiring surgical intervention or survival to discharge. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Orogastric tubing and gastric trocarization are associated with low complication and high success rates. Either technique is an acceptable method for gastric decompression in dogs with gastric dilatation-volvulus.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23373833/