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Gastroduodenal intussusception in a young dog
1Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge.
The Journal of Small Animal Practice
|April 1, 1997
Summary
A rare gastroduodenal intussusception caused recurrent vomiting and pancreatitis in a German shepherd. This condition, obstructing bile and pancreatic ducts, is believed to be the first reported animal case.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Recurrent vomiting, anorexia, and melaena are common presenting signs in canine gastrointestinal disease.
- Pancreatitis can manifest with similar clinical signs, complicating diagnosis.
- Intussusception, while reported in dogs, is less common in the gastroduodenal region.