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

## TL;DR

A German Shepherd dog's case of colonic torsion shows that standard X-rays can be unreliable for diagnosis, highlighting the need for clinical judgment.

## Contribution

This case report emphasizes the diagnostic limitations of survey radiography in colonic torsion.

## Key findings

- Survey radiographs were inconclusive in diagnosing colonic torsion in the dog.
- Clinical suspicion was crucial in guiding surgical intervention.

## Abstract

Survey radiographs may be inconclusive in diagnosing colonic torsion, underscoring the importance of clinical suspicion in directing surgical intervention.