Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgical fix for dogs with stomach slipping into esophagus
By Murphy, L A et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2015·Oradell Animal Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Surgical correction of gastro-oesophageal intussusception with bilateral incisional gastropexy in three dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Three dogs were brought in because they were having trouble breathing and had been vomiting or regurgitating. X-rays showed a serious condition called gastro-oesophageal intussusception, where part of the stomach folds into itself, and one dog also had aspiration pneumonia from inhaling food or liquid. All three dogs had surgery to fix the problem and recovered well enough to go home after three days. However, they all developed a condition called megaoesophagus, which means their esophagus doesn't work properly, so they will need a special feeding plan and medication to help them eat.
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Abstract
Three dogs presented for evaluation of acute onset tachypnoea and dyspnoea following episodes of vomiting and/or regurgitation. Thoracic radiographs were suggestive of a gastro-oesophageal intussusception in all three dogs; one dog also showed evidence of aspiration pneumonia. All three dogs underwent surgical correction with a bilateral incisional gastropexy. All dogs recovered from anaesthesia uneventfully and were discharged from the hospital 3 days after presentation. Persistent megaoesophagus was evident in all three dogs, and they are being chronically managed with a strict feeding regime and pro-motility agents.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25904323/