Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Results of transthoracic esophagotomy retrieval of esophageal foreign body obstructions in dogs: 14 cases (2000-2004).
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2006
- Authors:
- Sale, Charles S H & Williams, John M
- Affiliation:
- Oakwood Veterinary Referrals · United Kingdom
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
This study looked at 14 dogs that had something stuck in their esophagus and needed surgery to remove it. Out of these dogs, 13 recovered well after the surgery, while one dog had to be put to sleep during the procedure because of serious issues in the chest. After surgery, two dogs had some complications: one developed an infection in the chest, and the other had a fluid buildup under the skin. Overall, 93% of the dogs recovered successfully from the surgery.
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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