Belt loop gastropexy in the management of gastroesophageal intussusception in a pup

J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1992 Sep 1;201(5):739-42.

Abstract

Gastroesophageal intussusception and megaesophagus were diagnosed in a 5-week-old German Shepherd Dog. Exploratory surgery was performed, and belt loop gastropexy was used to maintain proper gastric position after manual reduction of the intussusception. The pup survived surgery and was clinically normal when it was 6 months old. Follow-up contrast radiography revealed resolution of the megaesophagus and apparent permanent gastropexy. Previous reports have indicated extremely high mortality for gastroesophageal intussusception, and resolution of megaesophagus in the dog is unusual.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dog Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Dog Diseases / surgery*
  • Dogs
  • Esophageal Achalasia / diagnostic imaging
  • Esophageal Achalasia / surgery
  • Esophageal Achalasia / veterinary
  • Esophageal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Esophageal Diseases / surgery
  • Esophageal Diseases / veterinary*
  • Intussusception / diagnostic imaging
  • Intussusception / surgery
  • Intussusception / veterinary*
  • Male
  • Radiography