Gastro ‐oesophageal reflux in large‐sized, deep‐chested versus small‐sized, barrel‐chested dogs undergoing spinal surgery in sternal recumbency

Conclusions and clinical relevanceIn large‐sized, deep‐chested dogs undergoing spinal surgery in sternal recumbency, it would seem prudent to consider measures aimed at preventing GOR and its potentially devastating consequences (oesophagitis/oesophageal stricture, aspiration pneumonia).

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Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - July 6, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Tilemahos L Anagnostou, George M Kazakos, Ioannis Savvas, Charalampos Kostakis, Paraskevi Papadopoulou Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research