Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Foreign objects stuck in dogs' esophagus and how vets remove them
By Jankowski, M et al.·Published in Polish journal of veterinary sciences·2013·Department of Internal Diseases with Clinic of Horses·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Oesophageal foreign bodies in dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 7-month-old mixed-breed dog was brought in for regurgitation and trouble swallowing, raising concerns about a possible foreign object stuck in its esophagus. The veterinarian performed X-rays and an endoscopy, which is a procedure that allows direct visualization of the esophagus, to locate and remove the foreign body. This method proved to be the most effective for diagnosing and treating the issue. After the foreign object was successfully removed, the dog was able to eat and swallow normally again.
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Abstract
The aim of the paper is to present own experience in diagnosis and endoscopic removal of foreign bodies from the oesophagus in dogs. The study was performed on 22 dogs of different breed and sex, aged 7 months to 17 years, with suspicion of a foreign body in the oesophagus. All the dogs were subjected to a radiography of the oesophagus and oesophagoscopy. The most commonly observed clinical signs were regurgitation and swallowing disorders. The best diagnostic method allowing detection of foreign bodies in the oesophagus was esophagoscopy.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24195295/