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8-year-old Female Spayed Poodle mix
Presenting complaint and brief history
The patient presented for retching and panting at home.
Diagnosis
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360 degrees gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV)
Confirmed
Imaging findings
- Marked distension of the gastric fundus
- Gas-distended esophagus
Key take-home points
- 360 degrees gastric dilatation and volvulus can be challenging to diagnose
- Two radiographic findings point to a full 360 degree stomach twist: a very enlarged gas-filled esophagus, and small intestines that are not enlarged
- Source: Mur PE, Appleby R, Phillips KL, Singh A, Monteith G, Gilmour LJ, Keenihan E, Daniaux L, Linden AZ. Radiographic findings in dogs with 360 degrees gastric dilatation and volvulus. Vet Radiol Ultrasound. 2025 Jan;66(1):e13445. doi: 10.1111/vru.13445
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- Alexandra Beaulieu
DVM, DVSc, DACVR · MedVet Silicon Valley
2 cases - Oren Ofer
DVM, DVSc, DACVR
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Beaulieu A. 360 degrees gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV). Radabase case 1eb57578. Retrieved 2026-11-08 from https://www.radabase.vet/case/1eb57578-3db0-46fb-acd4-2105cfbaacdb
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