title: Inherited and predisposing factors in the development of gastric dilatation volvulus in dogs.
abstract: This review article summarizes what is known as well as what is undetermined concerning the inherited and environmental pathogenesis of gastric dilatation volvulus in dogs. The disorder primarily affects large and giant, deep-chested breeds. A concise description of a typical dog affected with gastric dilatation volvulus is presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Sciences, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, North Grafton, MA, USA. Electronic address: jerold.bell@tufts.edu.
authors.forename: Jerold S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Bell
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001947:Breeding; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000235:genetics*; D004285:Dogs; D013271:Gastric Dilatation / Q000235:genetics / Q000662:veterinary*; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D013277:Stomach Volvulus / Q000235:genetics / Q000662:veterinary*
keywords: Bloat; Breed; Genetic