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Intestinal volvulus in dogs: a study of four clinical cases
Author(s) -
Cairó J.,
Font J.,
Gorraiz J.,
Martin N.,
Pons C.
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
journal of small animal practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1748-5827
pISSN - 0022-4510
DOI - 10.1111/j.1748-5827.1999.tb03058.x
Subject(s) - medicine , exploratory laparotomy , volvulus , pathological , laparotomy , german shepherd dog , radiological weapon , surgery
Four cases of intestinal volvulus in German shepherd dogs are described. A definitive diagnosis was achieved by exploratory laparotomy in three cases and after necropsy in the remaining animal. Clinical signs, laboratory investigations and radiological changes are reported for three of the dogs. These dogs were all euthanased. Treatment of complete intestinal volvulus is difficult. By the time the condition is diagnosed, the pathological changes are irreversible, with consequent poor prognosis.