Pathophysiology

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
  • Fluid or ingesta accumulates in the stomach (due to a mechanical or functional obstruction of the gastroesophageal and pyloric orifices)
  • Twisting of the stomach may occur without dilation.
  • The stomach  twists in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.
  • Direct gastric damage and multiple systemic abnormalities occur secondary to ischemia and reperfusion injury.
  • Acute clinical signs, which include hypovolemic shock and cardiovascular failure.
  • Reperfusion injury
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