Pancreatic Torsion Resulting in Acute Pancreatic Necrosis in a Young Dog

J Am Anim Hosp Assoc. 2023 Nov 1;59(6):297-301. doi: 10.5326/JAAHA-MS-7382.

Abstract

We report a case of 7 mo old French bulldog who was referred to North Carolina State University Small Animal Emergency and Triage Services because of acute abdomen, regurgitation, lethargy, and fever. The patient had a history of pulmonic stenosis, which was corrected by balloon valvuloplasty 3 wk before presenting for the current complaint. The patient had nonspecific changes noted on blood work at his referring veterinarian. An abdominal ultrasound examination showed pathological changes that were supportive of a left-limb pancreatic torsion that was confirmed postmortem.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Dog Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Dog Diseases* / etiology
  • Dog Diseases* / surgery
  • Dogs
  • Pancreatitis, Acute Necrotizing* / diagnosis
  • Pancreatitis, Acute Necrotizing* / veterinary
  • Pulmonary Valve Stenosis* / veterinary