Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Volvulus of the colon in four dogs.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 2005
- Authors:
- Bentley, Adrienne M et al.
- Affiliation:
- Foster Hospital for Small Animals at Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine · United States
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Four dogs were brought in because they had been vomiting for 7 to 48 hours. X-rays showed that parts of their intestines were swollen with gas, but it wasn't always clear which part was affected. During surgery, all four dogs were found to have a twisted section of their colon. For three of the dogs, the vet untwisted the colon and then secured it in place, while one dog needed a more extensive surgery to remove part of the colon and connect the remaining sections. Thankfully, all four dogs recovered well after their surgeries.
Abstract
Four dogs were examined because of vomiting of 7 to 48 hours' duration. Gas-distended segments of intestine were identified radiographically in all dogs, but the affected portion of the intestinal tract could not always be identified as the colon. Volvulus of the colon was diagnosed during surgery in all 4 dogs. Gastrocolopexy was performed following derotation of the colon in 3 of the dogs. In 1 dog, a colectomy and an ileorectal anastomosis were performed. All 4 dogs survived. Volvulus of the colon should be considered as a cause of vomiting of short duration in dogs for which there is radiographic evidence of intestinal dilatation.
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