Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
German Shepherd dog with twisted colon and X-ray limits
By Nicole Moody & Ashley M. Power·Published in Clinical Case Reports·2026·VCA Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center Westbury New York USA, GB·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Case Report of Distal Descending Colonic Torsion in a German Shepherd Dog Highlights Diagnostic Limitations of Survey Radiography
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A German Shepherd dog was brought to the vet with signs of severe abdominal pain, which can include vomiting and not wanting to eat. The initial X-rays did not clearly show what was wrong, but the veterinarian suspected a serious issue and decided to perform surgery. During the operation, they found that the dog's colon had twisted, a condition known as colonic torsion. After the surgery, the dog recovered well and was able to return to normal activities.
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Abstract
ABSTRACT Survey radiographs may be inconclusive in diagnosing colonic torsion, underscoring the importance of clinical suspicion in directing surgical intervention.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.72070