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Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (view source)
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==Signalment==
==Signalment==
*Large deep chested breeds including:
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==Description==
==Description==
Gastric dilatation (GD) and Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) are caused by the stomach distending with air. In GDV the stomach twists around its axis with both conditions leading to compression of the caudal vena cava. GDV can lead to hypovolaemic shock, splenic torsion, gastric wall ischaemia, abdominal viscera congestion, endotoxic shock and [[Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation - Pathology|disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)]]
Gastric dilatation (GD) and Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) are caused by the stomach distending with air. In GDV the stomach twists around its axis with both conditions leading to compression of the caudal vena cava. GDV can lead to hypovolaemic shock, splenic torsion, gastric wall ischaemia, abdominal viscera congestion, endotoxic shock and [[Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation - Pathology|disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)]]