Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ventral marsupialisation surgery to treat bloat in two dogs
By Mills, J·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2000·PDSA·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ventral marsupialisation in the treatment of gastric dilatation-volvulus in two dogs.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
Two large breed dogs suffering from a serious condition called gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), which causes the stomach to bloat and twist, were treated using a special surgical technique called ventral marsupialisation. This method helped to quickly empty and clean their stomachs without causing further complications. After the surgery, both dogs had drainage to help with recovery, and this technique is expected to provide a lasting solution to prevent GDV from happening again.
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Abstract
A ventral marsupialisation technique is described which was used successfully to manage gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) in two large breed dogs. The procedure allowed the stomach to be completely and rapidly emptied and lavaged without peritoneal contamination. Drainage was maintained in the postoperative period for both dogs and the technique was expected to result in a permanent ventral gastropexy.
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