Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Vomiting in dogs caused by twisted colon and surgery outcomes
By Bentley, Adrienne M et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2005·Foster Hospital for Small Animals at Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Volvulus of the colon in four dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Four dogs were brought to the vet because they were vomiting for 7 to 48 hours. X-rays showed that parts of their intestines were swollen with gas, but it wasn't clear which part was affected. During surgery, the vets found that all four dogs had a twisted colon (volvulus). Three of the dogs had a procedure to untwist and secure the colon, while one needed a more extensive surgery to remove part of the colon. Thankfully, all four dogs recovered well after their surgeries.
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Abstract
Four dogs were examined because of vomiting of 7 to 48 hours' duration. Gas-distended segments of intestine were identified radiographically in all dogs, but the affected portion of the intestinal tract could not always be identified as the colon. Volvulus of the colon was diagnosed during surgery in all 4 dogs. Gastrocolopexy was performed following derotation of the colon in 3 of the dogs. In 1 dog, a colectomy and an ileorectal anastomosis were performed. All 4 dogs survived. Volvulus of the colon should be considered as a cause of vomiting of short duration in dogs for which there is radiographic evidence of intestinal dilatation.
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