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Peer-reviewed veterinary case report

Esophageal laceration and obstruction caused by a foreign body in 2 young foals.

Journal:
The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
Year:
2011
Authors:
Abutarbush, Sameeh M
Affiliation:
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Species:
horse

Abstract

This report describes 2 foals with esophageal laceration due to ingestion of foreign bodies. Endoscopic examination of the esophagus revealed full thickness esophageal laceration in 1 colt and partial thickness laceration of the esophagus in the other. The esophageal obstruction was relieved by repetitive esophageal lavages and flush under general anesthesia in both foals.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22210941/