Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Vomiting and bloated belly from cecal-colic volvulus in two male
By Carberry, C A & Flanders, J A·Published in Veterinary surgery : VS·1993·Oradell Animal Hospital·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cecal-colic volvulus in two dogs.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
Two intact male Great Danes were brought to the vet with sudden vomiting, a swollen and painful belly, and straining to poop. X-rays showed that their intestines were severely swollen, indicating a serious condition called cecal-colic volvulus, where part of the intestine twists. Both dogs underwent surgery to correct the issue, but unfortunately, only one of them survived. The surviving dog likely received immediate and effective treatment, but the exact details of the recovery were not specified.
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Abstract
Cecal-colic volvulus was confirmed by surgery in two dogs. Both dogs were intact, male Great Danes. The clinical and diagnostic findings were not specific for large bowel volvulus. Clinical signs included peracute to acute onset of vomiting, mild abdominal distention and pain, lack of feces, and tenesmus. Abdominal radiographs demonstrated severe dilatation of bowel loops in both dogs. One dog survived.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8362506/