Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with intestinal hole after swallowing disk batteries
By Meltzer, Lauren·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2018·From Veterinary Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Group·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ileocolic Perforation Secondary to Disk Battery Ingestion in a Dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old spayed female Shih Tzu was brought to the vet after not eating for four days. Earlier treatment for stomach issues didn't help, and X-rays showed two disk batteries stuck in her intestines. During surgery, the vet found that the batteries had caused severe damage to her intestines, leading to a perforation. Although the batteries were removed and the damaged area was repaired, the dog sadly passed away shortly after waking up from anesthesia. It's crucial to seek immediate help if a pet ingests a battery, as it can cause life-threatening injuries.
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Abstract
A 7 yr old spayed female shih tzu was evaluated for anorexia of 4 days duration. Conservative treatment for gastroenteritis had been administered by another veterinarian 2 days before presentation. Abdominal radiography revealed two round, disk-shaped, metallic-opacity foreign objects within the bowel with loss of serosal detail. Exploratory laparotomy was performed and revealed circumferential full-thickness necrosis and perforation of the intestines at the ileocolic junction with a small amount of peritoneal effusion. Two disk batteries were palpated in the colon and milked out of the rectum. An ileocolic anastomosis was performed without complication. However, the dog died following cardiopulmonary arrest shortly after extubation. Disk batteries are capable of causing severe tissue necrosis due to the generation of electric current when prolonged contact with mucosal surfaces occurs. Immediate removal is recommended to prevent gastrointestinal perforation and potential fatalities.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30039996/