Recurrence rates in dogs with GDV treated with gastric decompression versus dogs treated with gastric decompression and gastropexy
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: PICO question: In dogs diagnosed with gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV), does gastric decompression and gastropexy reduce the risk of recurrence of dilatation, compared to dogs undergoing gastric decompression alone? Category of research: Treatment. Number and type of study designs reviewed: Four papers were critically reviewed. Two papers were retrospective studies, and two were prospective studies. Strength of evidence: Strong. Outcomes reported: In dogs with GDV, the risk of recurrence of this disease was much lower when gastropexy was performed. Conclusion: The studies comparing the recurrence rates in dogs with GDV treated either with gastric decompression (with or without gastric repositioning) or with gastric decompression and gastropexy indicate that gastropexy will significantly reduce the risk of recurrence.
Source: Veterinary Evidence
Author: Costel Zagan
Language: English
Subfield: Small Animals
Field: Veterinary
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4407340554