Gastric dilatation-volvulus syndrome in dogs.
Gastric dilatation-volvulus is a medical and surgical emergency that principally affects large-breed dogs. Surgical treatment should be undertaken as soon as the patient has been stabilized with fluid therapy and decompression. A gastrectomy might be required if the stomach is becoming necrotic. A gastropexy is required to prevent recurrence.
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Eric
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Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA. eric.monnet@colostate.edu
D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D013271:Gastric Dilatation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D013277:Stomach Volvulus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D013577:Syndrome