GDV Correction with Gastropexy

Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV) is a rapidly progressive life-threatening condition of dogs. The condition is commonly associated with large meals and causes the stomach to dilate, because of food and gas, and may get to a point where neither may be expelled. As the stomach begins to dilate and expand, the pressure in the stomach begins to increase. The increased pressure and size of the stomach may have several severe consequences, including:

• prevention of adequate blood return to the heart from the abdomen
• loss of blood flow to the lining of the stomach
• rupture of the stomach wall
• pressure on the diaphragm preventing the lungs from adequately expanding leading to decreased ability to maintain normal breathing

This condition is extremely painful for the pet. The lack of blood flow allows toxins to accumulate in stagnate gastric blood. When surgically corrected this unleashes a plethora of toxins that can cause organ failure including significant cardiac arrhythmias. Treatment is aimed at decompression (evacuating the stomach contents – hence relieving pain) and then surgical de-rotation of the stomach followed by anchoring the stomach to the body wall to prevent GDV from occurring again. 

How much much does GDV Correction with Gastropexy surgery cost?

The all inclusive fee is $3,500.00

This includes:

• Intake Physical Examination
• Pre-Anesthetic Bloodwork: CBC, full chemistry panel, clotting profile when indicated
• EKG
• I.V. Catheter
• I.V. Fluids
• Pre-Anesthetic analgesia drugs
• Preoperative imaging (radiographs)
• Anesthesia induction drugs tailored to the individual patient 
• Anesthesia Maintenance on isoflurane
• Anesthesia monitoring by: EKG, CO2 end tidal, O2 saturation, Blood pressure, body temperature
• GDV Correction with Gastropexy Surgery
• Postoperative imaging (radiographs)
• Post-surgical recovery monitoring
• Post-surgical therapy laser treatment
• Hospitalization as required
• Take home medications
• Recheck appointments