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Gastric Motility Disorders in Dogs and Cats
Roman Husnik1, Frédéric Gaschen2
1Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, 625 Harrison Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA.
The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Small Animal Practice
|November 14, 2020
Summary
Gastric motility disorders are challenging to diagnose and treat in small animals. This review covers their causes, diagnosis, and management, including prokinetic drugs.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Animal Physiology
Background:
- Gastric motility disorders are complex conditions in small animals, often underdiagnosed.
- These disorders pose significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges for veterinarians.
- Understanding the nuances of gastric dysmotility is crucial for effective patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of gastric motility disorders in small animals.
- To compare the etiopathogenesis and clinical signs of these conditions.
- To offer practical diagnostic strategies and update on evaluating gastric motor function.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of existing research on gastric motility disorders.
- Comparative analysis of etiopathogenesis and clinical presentations.
- Discussion of diagnostic techniques and therapeutic interventions, including prokinetic agents.
Main Results:
- Gastric motility disorders exhibit diverse etiologies and clinical signs.
- Current diagnostic methods for evaluating gastric motor function are presented.
- Management strategies, focusing on prokinetic drug efficacy, are reviewed.
Conclusions:
- Gastric motility disorders require a systematic diagnostic and therapeutic approach.
- Further research into the etiopathogenesis and treatment of these conditions is warranted.
- Effective management can improve the quality of life for affected small animals.
Keywords:
Critical illness-related motility disorderGastric emptyingGastrointestinalPostoperative ileusProkineticUltrasoundMore Related Videos
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