Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Two dogs survived chest infection from swallowed object after surgery
By Boyd, C et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2017·College of Veterinary Medicine, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Survival of two dogs with pyothorax secondary to perforating oesophageal foreign body.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
Two dogs were brought to the vet with breathing problems caused by pyothorax, which is fluid in the chest, after swallowing foreign objects that perforated their esophagus. One dog had surgery to remove the object, while the other had it removed using an endoscope, a less invasive method. Both dogs received intensive care, including oxygen therapy, antibiotics, and fluids, along with a tube to drain the fluid from their chests. Thankfully, both dogs recovered and were able to go home after treatment.
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Abstract
CASE REPORT: Two dogs with an oesophageal foreign body (FB) were diagnosed with secondary pyothorax at the time of presentation. One dog was managed with surgical FB removal, pleural lavage and thoracostomy tube placement. Following surgery, it was admitted to the intensive care unit for oxygen therapy, antimicrobial and analgesic administration, fluid therapy, thoracic drainage and enteral nutrition. The other dog was managed with endoscopic FB removal, thoracostomy tube placement with continuous suction, and similar aftercare in the intensive care unit. Both survived to discharge from hospital. CONCLUSION: This report details the treatment and survival of two dogs with secondary pyothorax associated with oesophageal FB, with successful management through supportive care, oesophageal rest and treatment of infection.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28124422/