Comparison of the recurrence rate of gastric dilatation with or without volvulus in dogs after circumcostal gastropexy versus gastrocolopexy

Citation
Av. Eggertsdottir et al., Comparison of the recurrence rate of gastric dilatation with or without volvulus in dogs after circumcostal gastropexy versus gastrocolopexy, VET SURGERY, 30(6), 2001, pp. 546-551
Citations number
21
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
Journal title
VETERINARY SURGERY
ISSN journal
01613499 → ACNP
Volume
30
Issue
6
Year of publication
2001
Pages
546 - 551
Database
ISI
SICI code
0161-3499(200111/12)30:6<546:COTRRO>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
Objective-To compare the recurrence rate of acute gastric dilatation with o r without volvulus (GDV) after circumcostal gastropexy (CCGP) or gastrocolo pexy (GCP) in dogs. Study Design-A prospective, double-blind, multicenter, randomized, controll ed, clinical trial with two groups (A and B). Animals-Fifty-four client-owned dogs presented for treatment of GDV. Methods-Dogs with acute GDV that had not previously had a gastropexy perfor med were included. The preoperative treatment before gastropexy was standar dized. A CCGP was performed on dogs in group A, and a GCP was performed on dogs in group B. Postoperative treatment was standardized, but deviation di d occur according to the special needs of particular patients. A minimal fo llow-up time of 180 days was required for dogs not excluded from the study. The median follow-up time in group A was 700 days; in group B, it was 400 days. The occurrence of abdominal pain and gastrointestinal problems after surgery were recorded by the owners. Results-There was no significant difference in the recurrence rate of GDV b etween the two groups. At the end of the study, the recurrence rate was 9% and 20% in group A and in group B. respectively. Conclusions-Both surgical techniques are effective in preventing recurrence of GDV. (C) Copyright 2001 by The American College of Veterinary Surgeons.