Name
Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus in Rabbits: Emerging Diagnostics and Surgical Management
Date & Time
Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 9:55 AM - 10:20 AM
Speakers
Description
This lecture covers Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV), an emerging and life-threatening cause of acute abdomen in rabbits. Although once considered rare—with only three cases documented in the peer-reviewed literature to date—GDV requires prompt recognition and treatment. This session will review current literature.
Attendees will learn to recognize the clinical triad often reported with GDV: acute hyporexia, severe abdominal pain, and distinctive biochemical abnormalities, including elevated ALT, ALP, and total bilirubin. Diagnostic imaging will be discussed; while Computed Tomography (CT) is the gold standard, we will explore how point-of-care ultrasound can be a more accessible tool for supporting a presumptive diagnosis. Additionally, there will be a focus on surgical management, detailing techniques such as exploratory laparotomy, gastric derotation, and incisional gastropexy to prevent recurrence.
Location Name
Franklin Hall 13
Full Address
Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
1201 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
United States
1201 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
United States
Session Type
Lecture (25 Min)