Volume 2025, Issue 1 3644983
Case Report
Open Access

Small Intestinal Strangulation Secondary to Omental Adhesion Entrapment in a Dog

Alexandra Garrett

Alexandra Garrett

Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences , Michigan State University , East Lansing , Michigan , USA , msu.edu

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Hayley Gallaher

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Hayley Gallaher

Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences , Michigan State University , East Lansing , Michigan , USA , msu.edu

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Maureen Spinner

Maureen Spinner

Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences , Michigan State University , East Lansing , Michigan , USA , msu.edu

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First published: 29 May 2025
Academic Editor: Sheila C. Rahal

Abstract

A 6-year-old, male neutered, German Shorthaired Pointer was evaluated for acute onset of emesis, tenesmus, and restlessness. Abdominal radiographs suggested gastrointestinal obstruction or torsion. An exploratory laparotomy revealed an omental-to-mesenteric adhesion causing entrapment and strangulation of a segment of the jejunum, along with several other adhesions. The patient had undergone two previous laparotomies, which likely contributed to the extensive adhesion formation found intraoperatively. While postsurgical adhesion formation is a known complication in both human and veterinary medicine, this case is notable for the unusual origin of the adhesions arising from the omentum. Furthermore, the severity of strangulation resulting from this adhesion required more extensive surgery and posed a higher risk for long-term gastrointestinal complications, such as short bowel syndrome.

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

Data Availability Statement

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