Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus Syndrome in a Small Dog Breed

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  • 胃拡張捻転症候群を発症した小型犬の1例
  • イカクチョウ ネンテン ショウコウグン オ ハッショウ シタ コガタケン ノ 1レイ

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<p>A 12-year-old, neutered, male Shih Tzu presented with acute vomiting and abdominal distention. Percutaneous decompression was performed as abdominal radiography revealed suspected gastric dilatation. Approximately one liter of gas and liquid was aspirated from the stomach. Subsequently, the patient entered stable condition. Six days after percutaneous decompression, the dog was in good condition, with a healthy appetite and bowel movements. However, one month later, the dog exhibited abdominal distention again, and abdominal radiography revealed gastric dilatation volvulus (GDV). Because there were no clinical symptoms except for abdominal distention, percutaneous decompression was performed again. The next day, the condition persisted and laparotomy was performed. Gastric volvulus, malposition of the spleen and small intestine were observed. A belt-loop gastropexy was performed after repositioning the abdominal organs. Postoperative abdominal radiography showed the correct position of the stomach, spleen, and small intestine. Even small dog breeds have a risk of GDV. In this case, the abnormal consumption of snow may have been involved in the onset of GDV as the owner commented that the dog had consumed snow during a walk before exhibiting clinical symptoms. </p>

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