Radiography
Radiography can be useful in differentiating between GD and GDV patients but it needs to be carried out carefully to prevent further stress to the patient. When taking radiographs of suspected GDV patients a right lateral projection should be taken. If there is volvulus present the gas filled pylorus is displaced cranially and dorsally to the fundus, and appears as an area of plication or compartmentalisation between the two areas of the stomach.
Any abdominal radiographs taken should be carefully checked for the presence of free abdominal air (stomach rupture), it should be remembered however that is gastrocentesis has been performed that some air could have leaked as a result of this.
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