Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Gastric dilatation-volvulus as complication after surgical removal of a splenic haemangiosarcoma in a dog.
- Journal:
- Journal of veterinary medicine. A, Physiology, pathology, clinical medicine
- Year:
- 2006
- Authors:
- Marconato, L
- Affiliation:
- Clinica Veterinaria L'Arca · Italy
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
An 8-year-old crossbreed dog presented after one episode of acute collapse due to rupture of a splenic haemangiosarcoma. Following splenectomy the dog recovered well. Two days after discharge the dog re-presented because of gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) that eventually led to his death. Splenectomy to remove a voluminous splenic tumour may predispose to GDV and dogs may benefit from concurrent prophylactic gastropexy.
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