Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog died from bleeding in chest after esophagus foreign body treatment
By Cohn, Leah A et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2003·Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Fatal hemothorax following management of an esophageal foreign body.
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Plain-English summary
A 10.8-year-old spayed female toy poodle was brought in for an esophageal foreign body, which was successfully removed using an endoscope. To help her heal, a feeding tube was placed, but after it was removed, the dog suddenly developed a serious condition called hemothorax, where blood fills the chest cavity. Unfortunately, despite the initial treatment, she passed away due to severe damage to her blood vessels. This tragic outcome highlights the risks associated with foreign body removal and subsequent procedures.
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Abstract
A 10.8-year-old, spayed female toy poodle presented with an esophageal foreign body. The foreign body was removed endoscopically, and a gastrostomy tube was placed to provide nutritional support during esophageal healing. The gastrostomy tube was later removed by endoscopic retrieval of the bulb through the esophagus. Immediately afterward, the dog developed hemothorax and eventually died. It was determined that many small arterial branches were avulsed from the aorta. The involved sections of aorta histopathogically evidenced medial necrosis, which was believed to be related to a prior disruption of blood flow through the vasa vasorum.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12755198/