Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Successful Surgical Correction of a Mesenteric Volvulus with Concurrent Foreign Body Obstruction in Two Puppies.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2017
- Authors:
- Jones, Susan et al.
- Affiliation:
- From the Ohio State University · United States
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Two puppies were treated for serious stomach issues. The first puppy, a 9-month-old female English mastiff, had not been eating and was vomiting for a week. The second puppy, a 7-month-old male American bulldog, also had similar symptoms but for only two days. Both puppies were found to have a twisted section of their intestines along with a blockage caused by a foreign object during surgery. After surgery, the first puppy needed extra care but was sent home, while the second had a smooth recovery. Sadly, the first puppy passed away three months later due to a different issue, but the second puppy is doing well and has been normal for over 18 months.
Abstract
A 9 mo old female intact English mastiff (case 1) presented for anorexia and vomiting for 7 days. A 7 mo old male castrated American bulldog (case 2) presented for vomiting and anorexia for 2 days without diarrhea. Both dogs were diagnosed with mesenteric volvulus based on exploratory laparotomy, which also revealed an intestinal foreign body obstruction. Case 1 required critical care support during recovery but was ultimately discharged, whereas case 2 had an uncomplicated recovery. Both were reported to be back to normal 1 wk after surgery. Case 1 survived 3 mo and then died due to a colonic torsion diagnosed by exploratory laparotomy. Case 2 has been reported to be completely normal more than 18 mo after surgery. These two cases illustrate that mesenteric volvulus can be present with a several-day history of gastrointestinal signs and that shock may be absent on presentation. This is also the first published report of mesenteric volvulus with a concurrent foreign body obstruction.
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