Modified tube gastropexy using a mushroom-tipped silicone catheter for management of gastric dilatation-volvulus in dogs.
OBJECTIVE
To report the short- and long-term complications and clinical outcomes of a cohort of dogs managed for gastric dilatation-volvulus using a modified right-sided tube gastropexy technique.


METHODS
Retrospective case series.


RESULTS
Of 31 dogs treated, 29 (93·5%) had an excellent short-term outcome, and gastric dilatation-volvulus did not recur in any dog. Twenty-six dogs (84%) were initially fed via the gastrostomy tube postoperatively; three (9·7%) suffered a major complication including septic peritonitis (n=1), and premature tube removal (n=2). Fourteen dogs (45·1%) had minor complications including mild, self-limiting discharge from the stoma site in 13.


CONCLUSIONS
Modified tube gastropexy using a mushroom-tipped silicone catheter is an effective and safe surgical method for the management of gastric dilatation-volvulus. The gastrostomy tube allowed early enteral feeding and easy administration of medications, including gastroprotectants.
Dick White Referrals, Six Mile Bottom, Cambridgeshire CB8 0UH.
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D000818:Animals; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000662:veterinary; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D013271:Gastric Dilatation / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D059485:Gastropexy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013277:Stomach Volvulus / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*