Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Barium reflux into bile ducts seen in dog after duodenal surgery
By Shaikh, Layla et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2015·University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Imaging diagnosis--duodenobiliary reflux of barium sulfate during esophagogastrography in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 4-year-old Australian cattle dog was brought in for regurgitation two months after surgery for a perforated duodenal ulcer. During imaging tests, the vet found that barium used in the tests was moving back into the dog's bile system, which is unusual. Follow-up scans showed the barium remained in the gallbladder, but there were no other issues detected. Thankfully, the dog did not experience any side effects or bloodwork problems. This case highlights a rare occurrence in dogs that may not have significant health implications.
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Abstract
A 4-year-old Australian cattle dog presented for regurgitation, 2 months after duodenal resection and anastomosis for a perforated duodenal ulcer. Duodenobiliary reflux of barium sulfate suspension was detected during fluoroscopic esophagogastrography. Follow-up radiography 2 hours later demonstrated persistence of the barium in the gallbladder and biliary tree. Ultrasonography showed an open sphincter of Oddi but no other morphological abnormalities with the gallbladder or biliary system. No side effects or bloodwork abnormalities were noted. This is the first case report of duodenobiliary reflux of barium in a dog. The pathophysiology of this phenomenon and its incidence and significance in human medicine are discussed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25066011/