OBSERVATIONS ON ACUTE GASTRIC DILATATION IN NONHUMAN-PRIMATES

  • 1 January 1978
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 28  (3) , 331-334
Abstract
During 10 yr, 23 cases of acute gastric dilatation in monkeys were diagnosed. Of these animals, 14 were Macaca mulatta, 5 were Macaca fascicularis, and 1 each of Macaca nemestrina Aotus trivirgatus, Saimiri sciureus and Colobus guereza (14 males, 9 females, and all adults or subadults). Morality was 78% (18 of 23 animals). Of the animals, 13 had received an anesthetic, immobilizing or tranquilizing drug 1-2 days before developing acute gastric dilatation; 7 monkeys were overfed, and 2 were transferred from one area to another the day prior to developing the disease. Two animals were found dead in their cages with no apparent cause for the gastric dilatation. Five Macaca mulatta and three M. fascicularis recovered following treatment, but two M. mulatta subsequently succumbed to another episode of acute gastric dilatation. Treatment consisted of evacuation of the stomach, correction of blood volume deficits and acid-base disturbances by administration of appropriate fluids, and supportive therapy for shock.

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