Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Severe air in abdomen from stomach hole in older sheepdog
By Lonsdale, R A & Richardson, J L·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·1999·College of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Pneumoperitoneum and gastric perforation in a minimally clinically affected dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 13-year-old female sheepdog was brought to the vet because she had a reduced appetite, seemed depressed, was vomiting, and had a swollen belly. X-rays showed a serious buildup of gas in her abdomen caused by a small hole in her stomach. This condition, known as pneumoperitoneum, was due to tissue death around the perforation. The dog likely needed surgery to repair the hole and address the gas buildup, which can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.
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Abstract
A 13-year-old female sheepdog had a reduced appetite, depression, vomiting and moderate tympanic abdominal distension. A severe pneumoperitoneum was detected radiographically. The cause of the pneumoperitoneum was a small perforation in the gastric cardia secondary to necrosis. This report describes severe pneumoperitoneum due to gastric perforation in a minimally clinically affected patient.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10225520/