Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Success of chest surgery to remove stuck objects in dogs' esophagus
By Sale, Charles S H & Williams, John M·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2006·Oakwood Veterinary Referrals, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Results of transthoracic esophagotomy retrieval of esophageal foreign body obstructions in dogs: 14 cases (2000-2004).
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Plain-English summary
Fourteen dogs with foreign objects stuck in their esophagus underwent surgery to remove the blockage. Most of the dogs recovered well after the procedure, with 13 out of 14 showing improvement and no longer having symptoms. Unfortunately, one dog had to be euthanized during surgery due to severe complications. Two dogs did experience some issues after surgery, including one with a chest infection and another with a fluid buildup under the skin, but overall, the recovery rate was high at 93%.
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Abstract
The records of 14 consecutive cases of esophageal foreign body obstruction in dogs that had undergone transthoracic esophagotomy for foreign body retrieval were reviewed. Clinical results were considered successful in 13 of 14 dogs. One dog was euthanized at surgery because of the severity of associated thoracic lesions. Clinical signs resolved in the remaining 13 dogs. Two dogs had postoperative complications. One dog developed a pyothorax, and one dog developed a subcutaneous seroma. The overall recovery rate was 93%.
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