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Dilatasi-volvulus gastrik

Also known as: Kembung perut

Dilatasi-volvulus gastrik, lazimnya dipanggil kembung, ialah kecemasan mengancam nyawa di mana perut dipenuhi gas kemudian berpulas dengan sendirinya. Pulasan itu memerangkap gas, memutuskan bekalan darah dan menyebabkan renjatan dalam masa beberapa jam. Ia terutamanya menjejaskan baka besar dan gergasi berdada dalam. Penstabilan segera dan pembedahan diperlukan untuk menyelamatkan nyawa anjing.

Quick facts

Type:
Syndrome
Typical onset:
Peracute
Body systems:
Gastrointestinal, Cardiovascular, Stomach
Affected species:
CAT, DOG
Reference codes:
OMIA:404

Sources & references

  • Merck Veterinary Manual — Describes the bloat emergency, breed risk, radiographic diagnosis, and surgical correction with gastropexy.
  • AAHA — Clinical guidance on recognizing bloat and the role of preventive gastropexy.
  • OMIA

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