Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Brachycephalic dog with stomach twisting and hiatal hernia
By Aslanian, M E et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2014·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Gastric dilatation and volvulus in a brachycephalic dog with hiatal hernia.
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Plain-English summary
A brachycephalic dog (a breed with a short snout) suddenly started retching and showed signs of abdominal pain. This dog had a history of breathing difficulties and trouble exercising, which suggested a condition called brachycephalic airway obstructive syndrome. After being examined, the dog was found to have a serious condition called gastric dilatation and volvulus, where the stomach twists and fills with gas. The vet performed emergency surgery to fix the stomach and also addressed a hiatal hernia (where part of the stomach pushes through the diaphragm). Fortunately, the dog recovered well after the surgery.
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Abstract
A brachycephalic dog was presented with an acute onset of retching and abdominal discomfort. The dog had a chronic history of stertor and exercise intolerance suggestive of brachycephalic airway obstructive syndrome. Radiographs were consistent with a Type II hiatal hernia. The dog was referred and within hours of admission became acutely painful and developed tympanic abdominal distension. A right lateral abdominal radiograph confirmed gastric dilatation and volvulus with herniation of the pylorus through the hiatus. An emergency exploratory coeliotomy was performed, during which the stomach was derotated, and an incisional gastropexy, herniorrhaphy and splenectomy were performed. A staphylectomy was performed immediately following the exploratory coeliotomy. The dog recovered uneventfully. Gastric dilatation and volvulus is a potentially life-threatening complication that can occur in dogs with Type II hiatal hernia and should be considered a surgical emergency.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24871205/