Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with septic belly infection after swallowing magnets
By Rossmeissl, Erin M et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2011·Garden State Veterinary Specialists, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Multiple magnet ingestion as a cause of septic peritonitis in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 1-year-old male Yorkshire terrier was brought to the vet after swallowing magnets, showing signs of dehydration, fever, rapid heart rate, and abdominal pain. X-rays showed two magnets stuck together in his abdomen, which had caused holes in his stomach and intestines. The vet performed surgery to remove the magnets and repair the damage, placing a drain to help with healing. Thankfully, the dog recovered well after the surgery and treatment for the infection caused by the perforations.
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Abstract
A 1 yr old male castrated Yorkshire terrier was referred after ingesting magnets. Dehydration, fever, tachycardia, and abdominal pain were noted on physical examination. Abdominal radiographs revealed two radiopaque foreign objects in close proximity to each other with decreased abdominal detail. Surgical exploration identified magnets adhered together in the omentum with perforations present in the transverse colon and stomach. The perforations were closed and a Jackson-Pratt continuous suction drain was placed. Septic peritonitis secondary to intestinal perforation from magnet ingestion was successfully treated with a combination of surgery and a closed suction drain.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21164160/