Colonic torsion and volvulus in dogs is associated with a low mortality rate and good long-term outcome

• DOI: 10.2460/javma.24.07.0457
• Publication Date: 2024-10-04T13:51:15Z
• Authors: Clair S. Park; Josue E. Lugardo; Colleen E. Mans; Rachel W. Williams; Gregory F. Zuendt
• Keywords: Clinical Significance; Medical record

Abstract OBJECTIVE To describe clinical findings, complications, and short- long-term outcomes associated with colonic torsion volvulus in dogs. ANIMALS 28 client-owned CLINICAL PRESENTATION Multi-institutional, retrospective study. Medical records were searched for dogs of any age, body weight, sex, breed that underwent surgery volvulus. Collected data included signalment, previous history, preoperative time until surgery, intraoperative postoperative length hospitalization, survival to discharge, outcomes. RESULTS included. Thirteen (46.4%) had preexisting gastrointestinal conditions. Nine (32.1%) a gastropexy performed prior presentation. Ten (35.7%) found have resolution at the surgery. All but 1 dog (27 [96.4%]) survived discharge. Two died during period, yielding mortality rate 7.1%. Postoperative complications noted 9 (9 [32.1%]). Long-term follow-up information was available 16 (57%). Among least 6 months’ follow-up, all (16 [100%]) alive months postoperatively. developed mesenteric after initial RELEVANCE Dogs undergoing can an excellent survival-to-discharge ratio low rate. Surgeons should not be prompted euthanize or assume guarded prognosis solely on basis appearance bowel consider factors making decisions. Owners informed risk developing further torsional diseases