Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with stomach and colon holes after swallowing magnets
By Hickey, Mara C & Magee, Ashley·Published in Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001)·2011·DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Gastrointestinal tract perforations caused by ingestion of multiple magnets in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
An 8-month-old male Rottweiler was brought to the vet after showing signs of vomiting and weakness. X-rays and ultrasounds revealed that he had swallowed multiple magnets, which caused serious damage to his stomach and intestines, leading to infections and fluid buildup in his abdomen. The vet performed surgery to remove the magnets and repair the perforations, along with providing intensive medical care. Thankfully, the dog made a full recovery after the treatment.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe a case of gastrointestinal tract perforation, septic peritonitis and coagulopathy caused by ingestion of multiple magnets in a dog. CASE SUMMARY: An 8-month-old castrated male Rottweiler, weighing 30.5 kg was presented for evaluation of vomiting and weakness. Abdominal radiography and abdominal ultrasonographic examination identified a metallic foreign object within the gastric lumen, presence of free peritoneal gas, and peritoneal effusion. Septic peritonitis was diagnosed by abdominal fluid analysis. Exploratory celiotomy revealed the presence of an omental abscess, and gastric and colonic perforations. Four magnetic foreign objects were found within the lumen of the perforated stomach. Surgical management including removal of the magnets, abscess debridement and excision, perforation repair, and abdominal drainage combined with intensive medical therapy resulted in complete recovery of this dog. NEW OR UNIQUE INFORMATION PROVIDED: This report describes in detail the case management of a dog that developed both gastric and colonic perforations and severe morbidity secondary to ingesting multiple magnets.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21827595/