Colonic or ileocecocolic volvulus in 13 dogs (2005‐2016)

Plavec, Tanja; Rupp, Stefan; Kessler, Martin

doi:10.1111/vsu.12674

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“…The current study findings are in agreement with previous studies stating that colonic torsion is a rare condition, typically seen in adult, male, large breed dogs such as Great Danes, Labrador Retrievers, and German Shepherds . The reason for a higher incidence in males remains unknown .…”

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confidence: 93%

“…Similar changes to the mesocolon may increase colonic mobility resulting in a predisposition to colonic torsion. Certain breeds such as German Shepherds are also known to demonstrate higher incidence of gastrointestinal displacement disorders …”

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“…Clinical signs in dogs with colonic torsion are usually acute and nonspecific and most commonly include vomiting, lethargy, abdominal pain, and hypovolemic shock . Dogs may also present with diarrhea or tenesmus, although this is considered to be less common .…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Similar clinical history has previously been described in other studies. 20 Predisposing factors for colonic torsion remain largely unknown.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Certain breeds such as German Shepherds are also known to demonstrate higher incidence of gastrointestinal displacement disorders. 20 Clinical signs in dogs with colonic torsion are usually acute and nonspecific and most commonly include vomiting, lethargy, abdominal pain, and hypovolemic shock. 2,4,5,20 Dogs may also present with diarrhea or tenesmus, although this is considered to be less common.…”

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CT findings in five dogs with surgically confirmed colonic torsion

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Fina

Mortier³

et al. 2019

Vet Radiology Ultrasound

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Colonic torsion is a life‐threatening condition that results in colonic ischemia, necrosis, perforation, sepsis, and eventual death. The aim of this multicenter, retrospective case series study was to describe the CT findings in dogs with surgically confirmed colonic torsion. Medical records were searched for dogs with surgically confirmed colonic torsion following abdominal CT. Five dogs met the inclusion criteria. Three had a history of chronic intermittent diarrhea prior to presentation. Two dogs presented with acute vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain and one dog presented with acute vomiting and lethargy. Computed tomographic findings in all dogs with surgically confirmed colonic torsion include: “whirl sign,” displacement and distension of the cecum and colon, focal narrowing of the colon, and distension of the mesenteric vasculature in all dogs (5/5); streaky peritoneal fat and peritoneal effusion (4/5), pneumatosis coli (2/5), small intestinal distension (2/5), portal vein thrombosis (1/5), and reduced colonic wall contrast enhancement (1/5). In all dogs (5/5), the torsion site was the descending colon and demonstrated an anticlockwise rotation. At surgery, three of the five dogs had a partial colonic torsion with hyperemia at the site of obstruction and two of the five dogs had a complete torsion with marked necrosis of the colonic wall. Displacement of the colon and cecum, segmental distension and focal narrowing of the colon, the presence of a “whirl sign” and distension of the mesenteric vasculature are CT findings highly suggestive of colonic torsion.

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confidence: 93%

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

“…Similar clinical history has previously been described in other studies. 20 Predisposing factors for colonic torsion remain largely unknown.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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CT findings in five dogs with surgically confirmed colonic torsion

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Fina

Mortier³

et al. 2019

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Mesenteric Volvulus and Colonic Torsion

MacPhail¹

2023

Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery

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Small intestinal volvulus and colonic rupture in a dog after gastric dilation and volvulus

Düver¹,

Adamik²,

Hettlich³

2021

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An adult Standard Poodle was presented with gastric dilation and volvulus (GDV). An emergency laparotomy was performed, during which the stomach was derotated and an incisional gastropexy was performed. The dog recovered uneventfully from surgery and was stable for two days. Three days postoperatively, his condition declined markedly. Evidence of peritonitis was found on abdominal ultrasound, with no clearly identified underlying cause. The dog was euthanased and underwent gross postmortem examination. A small intestinal volvulus and macroscopic evidence of strangulation of a section of colon transversum with intestinal perforation was found. There were no lesions identified associated with the stomach or gastropexy site. This case report discusses possible reasons for the development of the intestinal volvulus and the strangulation and rupture of the colon in a dog after GDV surgery.

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Colonic or ileocecocolic volvulus in 13 dogs (2005‐2016)

Abstract: CV and ICV are rare disorders that seem to carry a better prognosis than mesenteric volvulus. Immediate laparotomy is recommended in suspected cases and the prognosis is fair.

Cited by 8 publications

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CT findings in five dogs with surgically confirmed colonic torsion

CT findings in five dogs with surgically confirmed colonic torsion

Mesenteric Volvulus and Colonic Torsion

Small intestinal volvulus and colonic rupture in a dog after gastric dilation and volvulus

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