Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
How magnets help remove metal stomach objects in dogs
By Skinner, Stephanie M et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary internal medicine·2024·Friendship Hospital for Animals, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Magnet-assisted endoscopic removal of ferromagnetic metallic gastric foreign bodies in 4 dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Four dogs were brought to the vet after swallowing sharp metallic objects, which were confirmed through X-rays. In three cases, the vet initially tried to remove the foreign bodies using an endoscope but faced challenges due to food and fluid in the stomach. Eventually, a special magnet was used to successfully pull out the metallic items without needing surgery. In one case with multiple objects, the magnet was the quickest and safest option for removal. All dogs were able to recover without complications.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Describe presenting signs, diagnostic findings, and magnet-assisted endoscopic removal method of ferromagnetic gastric foreign bodies (FBs) in dogs. CLINICAL PRESENTATION: Four dogs presented with ingestion of sharp metallic FBs. The presence of gastric FBs was confirmed by abdominal radiography. RESULTS: In 3 cases, initial attempts at endoscopic removal were unsuccessful because of ingesta and fluid in the stomach. A magnet contained within a Roth net was introduced endoscopically. Magnet and attached objects were successfully removed from the stomach. In the fourth case, removal with a magnet was judged to be the most expedient method of removal because multiple metallic objects were present. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: An endoscopic technique was used for the removal of difficult-to-visualize or multiple metallic FBs. The use of this technique allows the removal of ferromagnetic gastric FBs without surgery or risk of complications associated with the passage of sharp material through the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38761024/