Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Signs and surgery for colon twisting in 13 large-breed dogs
By Plavec, Tanja et al.·Published in Veterinary surgery : VS·2017·Small Animal Clinic·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Colonic or ileocecocolic volvulus in 13 dogs (2005-2016).
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Plain-English summary
A group of large-breed dogs, all showing signs of vomiting, depression, and abdominal pain, were diagnosed with colonic or ileocecocolic volvulus, a serious condition where part of the intestine twists. These dogs were in shock and had swollen bellies when they arrived at the vet. They received emergency treatment and surgery to correct the issue. While three dogs did not survive the surgery, ten dogs were able to go home, and most of them were still doing well months later. Immediate surgery is crucial for a better chance of recovery in these cases.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe the clinical and clinicopathological features of colonic or ileocecocolic volvulus (CV/ICV) in dogs. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective case series. ANIMALS: Thirteen dogs with surgically confirmed CV/ICV. METHODS: Medical records were reviewed for signalment, medical history, clinical signs, laboratory data, radiographic findings, treatment, and outcome. RESULTS: All cases consisted of large-breed dogs (median weight 37.1 kg, range, 22.7-58.5 kg), 8 of these male (6 intact). The most common clinical signs included vomiting, depression, inappetence, and diarrhea with or without tenesmus. All cases presented in shock with abdominal distension, abdominal pain, or both. Dogs were treated for shock and operated immediately after a presumptive diagnosis was based on clinical and radiographic examinations. Three dogs were euthanatized during surgery, 10 dogs were discharged live from the hospital, 9 of these were alive at follow-up 6 to 70 months (median 24 months) after surgery. CONCLUSION: CV and ICV are rare disorders that seem to carry a better prognosis than mesenteric volvulus. Immediate laparotomy is recommended in suspected cases and the prognosis is fair.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28543045/