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Modified tube gastropexy using a mushroom‐tipped silicone catheter for management of gastric dilatation‐volvulus in dogs
Author(s) -
Belch A.,
Rubinos C.,
Barnes D. C.,
Nelissen P.
Publication year - 2017
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/jsap.12615
Subject(s) - medicine , gastropexy , surgery , gastric volvulus , volvulus , gastrostomy , stoma (medicine) , catheter , enteral administration , feeding tube , fistula , parenteral nutrition , stomach , gastroenterology
Objectives 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. Materials and 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. Clinical Significance 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.