Mesenteric torsion in dogs with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency: 21 cases (1978-1987).
Mesenteric torsion was diagnosed in 21 of 199 German Shepherd Dogs suffering from exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Eight dogs were euthanatized at the request of the owners; 4 dogs died at home before any treatment for mesenteric torsion was initiated. Surgery was performed on 9 dogs, all of which died during recovery from anesthesia.
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Department of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, National Veterinary Institute, Helsinki, Finland.
Rimaila-Pärnänen
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D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D004285:Dogs; D010188:Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D008643:Mesentery; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014102:Torsion Abnormality