Small intestinal volvulus in a free-ranging female dugong (Dugong dugon)

Aust Vet J. 2011 Jul;89(7):276-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.2011.00791.x.

Abstract

An adult female dugong (Dugong dugon) was found dead and floating in Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. This animal was found to have a 360° mesenteric volvulus with infarction of the associated segment of small intestine, and fibrinous peritonitis. Mortality was attributed to the volvulus and its sequelae. The cause was not apparent on gross or histological examination.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Dugong*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Intestinal Volvulus / diagnosis
  • Intestinal Volvulus / mortality
  • Intestinal Volvulus / veterinary*
  • Queensland