Case Report of Distal Descending Colonic Torsion in a German Shepherd Dog Highlights Diagnostic Limitations of Survey Radiography

Key Points

• This report aims to illustrate the diagnostic challenges in identifying colonic torsion in dogs using survey radiography.
• Presented a case of colonic torsion in a German Shepherd dog.
• Assessed the limitations of survey radiography in diagnosis.
• Emphasized the role of clinical suspicion in determining the need for surgery.
• Survey radiographs were inconclusive in the diagnosis.
• Clinical suspicion was critical in directing surgical intervention.