Surgical management of gastric dilatation and volvulus in dogs

Three dogs of different breeds presented to the clinics, with a complaint abdominal distension, respiratory distress and anorexia were diagnosed have gastric dilatation volvulus. The findings clinical examination radiography aided in diagnosis condition treatment was initiated immediately after all cases. Stabilization animal performed by administration intravenous fluids other supportive drugs attempts made decompress stomach tube. Decompression tube didn’t yield positive result any case hence decompression followed derotation under general anesthesia. Out three one dog collapsed during process stabilization as it delay when compared others. two monitored for next four hours from completion surgery then discharged ward. Postoperatively, antibiotics analgesics given besides supporting which showed an uneventful recovery those dogs.