Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Gastric dilatation-volvulus linked to bowel inflammation in dogs
By Braun, L et al.Ā·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital AssociationĀ·1996Ā·Vancouver Animal Emergency Clinic, CanadaĀ·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: Gastric dilatation-volvulus in the dog with histological evidence of preexisting inflammatory bowel disease: a retrospective study of 23 cases.
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Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), a serious condition where the stomach twists and fills with gas, was examined for any links to prior gut issues. Out of 23 dogs studied, 14 showed signs of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which can cause ongoing stomach problems. Most of these dogs had a history of gastrointestinal disturbances before developing GDV. This suggests that dogs with IBD may be at higher risk for GDV, highlighting the importance of monitoring gut health in pets.
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Abstract
The gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) syndrome in the dog is considered to be multifactorial. The medical records of 42 dogs treated for GDV between 1990 and 1994 were reviewed in an effort to evaluate the correlation between GDV and preexisting gastrointestinal disease. Twenty-three cases fit the inclusion criteria of an intestinal biopsy taken at the time of corrective surgery and a complete medical history. The microscopic jejunal changes expected from the acute vascular compromise in these animals were diffuse edema, dilatation of lymphatics with possible lymphangiectasia, mucosal degeneration, diapedesis of neutrophils, and rare hemorrhage. These changes were discounted. Of the 23 biopsies, 14 (61%) were consistent with the presence of an underlying inflammatory disease, and of these 14, 12 (86%) were accompanied by case histories of prior gastrointestinal disturbances. This study raises the possibility of an association between GDV and inflammatory bowel disease.
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