Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Wooden skewer stuck inside and moving through eight dogs' bodies
By Hunt, G B et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2004·University Veterinary Centre, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Migration of wooden skewer foreign bodies from the gastrointestinal tract in eight dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Eight dogs were brought to the vet after swallowing wooden skewers, which caused various health issues. Some dogs had draining wounds, while others showed signs of inflammation in their chest or abdomen. One dog even developed a serious condition called pneumothorax due to a skewer puncturing its stomach and diaphragm. Although only two dogs showed the skewers on X-rays, vets used other imaging techniques to diagnose the problem. All dogs underwent surgery to remove the skewers, and they all recovered well afterward.
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Abstract
Wooden skewer foreign bodies were found in eight dogs. Five presented for evaluation of draining sinuses and two for inflammatory disease referrable to the thorax, abdomen or pelvic region. In an additional case, pneumothorax resulted from perforation of the stomach and diaphragm. Ingestion was considered the most likely mode of access of the foreign body in all cases. Although the wooden foreign bodies were seen radiographically in only two dogs, identification of soft tissue or bony changes, or the results of contrast sinography assisted diagnosis. Surgical retrieval led to resolution of signs in all cases.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15266859/