Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
CT scan results in dogs with abnormal stomach position
By White, C et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2020·Department of Clinical Sciences and Services, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: CT findings in dogs with gastric malposition: 6 cases (2016-2019).
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Plain-English summary
A group of six dogs with unusual stomach positions was examined using CT scans. These dogs had either no noticeable symptoms or histories of ongoing stomach issues. The scans showed that their stomachs were positioned abnormally, which could help vets avoid unnecessary emergency treatments for unrelated problems. Recognizing this condition is important for better management of these dogs' health.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To describe the computed tomographic (CT) findings of gastric malposition in a group of dogs with suspected chronic gastric instability. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A multicentre retrospective study of CT studies of dogs with abnormal gastric position in the absence of clinical signs referable to gastric dilatation and volvulus. RESULTS: Gastric malposition was identified in six dogs as either an incidental finding or in dogs with histories of chronic and intermittent gastroenteropathy. Gastric malposition was similar in all six cases; the pyloric canal was positioned in the left cranial abdomen in close proximity to the cardia and the pyloric antrum was found either to the left or ventral to the fundus. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Recognition of gastric malposition as an incidental or chronic finding may prevent unnecessary emergency intervention on patients presenting for unrelated conditions.
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