gastric dilatation-volvulus
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gastric dilatation-volvulus — a condition in dogs, consisting of excessive dilatation of the stomach; it is usually seen in large deep chested breeds, the result of swallowing of air. If untreated, the dilatation can progress to fatal volvulus … Medical dictionary
Bloat — is a medical condition in which the stomach becomes overstretched by excessive gas content. It is also commonly referred to as torsion, gastric torsion, and gastric dilatation volvulus (GDV) when the stomach is also twisted. The word bloat is… … Wikipedia
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Canine gastropexy — is a surgical procedure performed on large breed dogs to prevent gastric dilatation, commonly known as torsion bloat. Torsion bloat is a life threatening condition in which the stomach flips over and expands, trapping air and gases in the stomach … Wikipedia
Bloating — is any abnormal general swelling, or increase in diameter of the abdominal area. As a symptom, the patient feels a full and tight abdomen, which may cause abdominal pain sometimes accompanied by borborygmus. CausesBloating may have several causes … Wikipedia
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