Intestinal Volvulus in Cetaceans
Intestinal volvulus was recognized as the cause of death in 18 cetaceans, including 8 species of toothed whales (suborder Odontoceti). Cases originated from 11 institutions from around the world and included both captive ( n = 9) and free-ranging ( n = 9) animals. When the clinical history was avail...
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crsagepubl:10.1177/0300985812465327 2024-10-06T13:53:09+00:00 Intestinal Volvulus in Cetaceans Begeman, L. Leger, J. A. St. Blyde, D. J. Jauniaux, T. P. Lair, S. Lovewell, G. Raverty, S. Seibel, H. Siebert, U. Staggs, S. L. Martelli, P. Keesler, R. I. 2012 http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0300985812465327 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0300985812465327 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full-xml/10.1177/0300985812465327 en eng SAGE Publications https://journals.sagepub.com/page/policies/text-and-data-mining-license Veterinary Pathology volume 50, issue 4, page 590-596 ISSN 0300-9858 1544-2217 journal-article 2012 crsagepubl https://doi.org/10.1177/0300985812465327 2024-09-10T04:25:20Z Intestinal volvulus was recognized as the cause of death in 18 cetaceans, including 8 species of toothed whales (suborder Odontoceti). Cases originated from 11 institutions from around the world and included both captive ( n = 9) and free-ranging ( n = 9) animals. When the clinical history was available ( n = 9), animals consistently demonstrated acute dullness 1 to 5 days prior to death. In 3 of these animals (33%), there was a history of chronic gastrointestinal illness. The pathological findings were similar to those described in other animal species and humans, and consisted of intestinal volvulus and a well-demarcated segment of distended, congested, and edematous intestine with gas and bloody fluid contents. Associated lesions included congested and edematous mesentery and mesenteric lymph nodes, and often serofibrinous or hemorrhagic abdominal effusion. The volvulus involved the cranial part of the intestines in 85% (11 of 13). Potential predisposing causes were recognized in most cases (13 of 18, 72%) but were variable. Further studies investigating predisposing factors are necessary to help prevent occurrence and enhance early clinical diagnosis and management of the condition. Article in Journal/Newspaper toothed whales SAGE Publications Veterinary Pathology 50 4 590 596 |
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Intestinal volvulus was recognized as the cause of death in 18 cetaceans, including 8 species of toothed whales (suborder Odontoceti). Cases originated from 11 institutions from around the world and included both captive ( n = 9) and free-ranging ( n = 9) animals. When the clinical history was available ( n = 9), animals consistently demonstrated acute dullness 1 to 5 days prior to death. In 3 of these animals (33%), there was a history of chronic gastrointestinal illness. The pathological findings were similar to those described in other animal species and humans, and consisted of intestinal volvulus and a well-demarcated segment of distended, congested, and edematous intestine with gas and bloody fluid contents. Associated lesions included congested and edematous mesentery and mesenteric lymph nodes, and often serofibrinous or hemorrhagic abdominal effusion. The volvulus involved the cranial part of the intestines in 85% (11 of 13). Potential predisposing causes were recognized in most cases (13 of 18, 72%) but were variable. Further studies investigating predisposing factors are necessary to help prevent occurrence and enhance early clinical diagnosis and management of the condition. |
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Begeman, L. Leger, J. A. St. Blyde, D. J. Jauniaux, T. P. Lair, S. Lovewell, G. Raverty, S. Seibel, H. Siebert, U. Staggs, S. L. Martelli, P. Keesler, R. I. |
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Begeman, L. Leger, J. A. St. Blyde, D. J. Jauniaux, T. P. Lair, S. Lovewell, G. Raverty, S. Seibel, H. Siebert, U. Staggs, S. L. Martelli, P. Keesler, R. I. Intestinal Volvulus in Cetaceans |
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Begeman, L. Leger, J. A. St. Blyde, D. J. Jauniaux, T. P. Lair, S. Lovewell, G. Raverty, S. Seibel, H. Siebert, U. Staggs, S. L. Martelli, P. Keesler, R. I. |
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Intestinal Volvulus in Cetaceans |
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Intestinal Volvulus in Cetaceans |
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intestinal volvulus in cetaceans |
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