Surgery
Topics
Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus: An Update on the Research and an Introduction to the Grid Gastropexy
This live interactive medical program for veterinary professionals will review updated research on the association between prophylactic gastropexy and mesenteric torsion, as well as provide an overview of the risk factors for gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) development. In addition, this course will feature the U.S. Army’s grid gastropexy technique as an alternative to traditional incisional gastropexy.
Learning Objectives.
- Risk factors for development of gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV).
- The association between gastropexy and mesenteric torsion.
- The paramedian grid gastropexy technique for prophylactic gastropexy.
Presenter: Olivia Price, DVM, MSpVM, Limited to the Practice of Surgery
Address
Marriott at the University of Dayton
1414 South Patterson Blvd.
Dayton, Ohio 45409
CE Credits
This event is pending RACE approval for 1.0 credit hour.
Sponsor(s)
Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Cost
As part of our commitment to the veterinary community, we are proud to offer free admission to all veterinary professionals.