Ultrasonographic diagnosis and surgical management of double intestinal intussusception in 3 dogs

The diagnosis and treatment of double intestinal intussusception in 3 pups with persistent vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, anemia, leucocytosis, and electrolyte imbalance are described. Ultrasonography confirmed intussusception and laparotomy revealed double intussusceptions. Intussusceptions were...

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Published in:Canadian veterinary journal 2012-08, Vol.53 (8), p.860-864
Main Authors: Atray, Mandeep, Raghunath, Mulinti, Singh, Tarunbir, Saini, Narinder Singh
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Animals, Newborn
Dog Diseases - diagnosis
Dog Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Dog Diseases - surgery
Dogs
Fatal Outcome
Intestinal Diseases - diagnosis
Intestinal Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Intestinal Diseases - surgery
Intestinal Diseases - veterinary
Intussusception - diagnosis
Intussusception - diagnostic imaging
Intussusception - surgery
Intussusception - veterinary
Male
Prognosis
Scientific
Ultrasonography
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Summary:The diagnosis and treatment of double intestinal intussusception in 3 pups with persistent vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, anemia, leucocytosis, and electrolyte imbalance are described. Ultrasonography confirmed intussusception and laparotomy revealed double intussusceptions. Intussusceptions were corrected by manual reduction in 1 pup and intestinal resection and anastomosis in 2 pups. Two pups survived and 1 pup died on the 4th day after surgery.
ISSN:0008-5286