Gastric dilation and volvulus, abdominal radiograph, right lateral view, dog
Right lateral abdominal radiograph of a 2-year-old Great Dane with gastric dilation and volvulus. Note the fundus and pylorus are markedly distended with gas opacity (gastric dilation) and the fundus is ventral to the dorsally displaced pylorus ("reverse C" sign, "Popeye’s arm" sign, or "Smurf's hat" sign), providing radiographic evidence of volvulus.
Courtesy of Dr. Thomas Gibson.
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