Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgery helped a 4-week-old German shepherd puppy with stomach
By Hoe, Sheila et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2022·Atlantic Veterinary College·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Gastroesophageal intussusception in a 4-week-old German shepherd puppy.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 4-week-old male German shepherd puppy was brought in with a serious condition called gastroesophageal intussusception, where part of the stomach folds into itself. The veterinarian performed surgery to correct the issue, including two types of gastropexy to secure the stomach in place. Thankfully, the puppy recovered well from the surgery and is now thriving without any ongoing health problems. This case highlights the importance of quick action when young pets show unusual symptoms, as early treatment can lead to better outcomes.
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Abstract
The surgical treatment of a gastroesophageal intussusception (GEI) in a 4-week-old male intact German shepherd puppy is described in this report. Bilateral gastropexies were performed; an incisional gastropexy on the right and a gastrostomy tube gastropexy on the left. The dog recovered well and is thriving long-term with no clinical signs of persistent megaesophagus. With the combination of early detection and surgical correction of GEI, mortality rates may be lower than the 95% mortality rate that has been reported in previous literature and supports new studies that have reported a 65% survival rate long-term. Key clinical message: Young animals presenting with vague clinical signs require thorough evaluation to identify uncommon, yet life-threatening diseases such as GEI. Early detection and interventions can subsequently lead to successful outcomes.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35919469/