Claire Roberts RVN DipAVN(Surg) VNCertECC Aetiology and Patient Presentation of the GDV Patient
GDV – gastric dilation volvulus
Gastric dilatation and volvulus is a common, life-threatening emergency in veterinary medicine. The potential of a successful outcome will be dependent on the veterinary team being prepared, anticipating the worst, and treating aggressively as soon as the patient presents
Gastric dilatation accounts for 0.8-2.8% of the animals presented to veterinary emergency clinics. In animals with GDV, mortality rates range from 15-33%. While GDV can occur in any species dogs are most commonly affected, although the syndrome has been reported in cats, guinea pigs and primates.
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