Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Vomiting in two dogs caused by pylorogastric intussusceptions seen
By Choi, Jihye et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary science·2012·College of Veterinary Medicine, South Korea·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ultrasonographic findings of pylorogastric intussusceptions in two dogs.
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Plain-English summary
A Yorkshire terrier and a Miniature Schnauzer were both brought to the vet for severe vomiting and had a history of previous abdominal surgery. The Yorkshire terrier was found to have a serious condition called pylorogastric intussusception, where part of the stomach folds into itself, leading to swelling and tissue death. After surgery to remove the affected part of the stomach, the dog made a full recovery. The Miniature Schnauzer had a less severe case that resolved on its own the next day without surgery.
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Abstract
A Yorkshire terrier (case 1) and a Miniature Schnauzer (case 2) were diagnosed with pylorogastric intussusceptions (PGIs). Both cases showed acute vomiting and had previous histories of laparotomy. In case 1, the invaginated pyloric wall was thickened unevenly containing multiple hypoechoic areas and had indistinct wall layering on ultrasonography. PGI with diffuse gastric edema and necrosis was confirmed on laparotomy. The dog recovered completely after gastrectomy and a Y-U plasty. Case 2 had uniformly thickened walls of invaginated gastric pylorus with the distinct wall layering. PGI was reduced spontaneously the next day.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22705747/