Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ultrasound-guided removal of splenic foreign body in dog
By Tanguy, Clément et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2024·Clinique vé, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ultrasound-guided removal of a splenic foreign body in a dog.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old spayed female bull terrier was taken to the vet because she was experiencing abdominal pain. An ultrasound and CT scan revealed a foreign object lodged in her spleen. The vet successfully removed the object using a special ultrasound-guided technique, which meant they didn't have to perform a larger surgery. After 24 hours of monitoring, the dog was sent home and has been doing well for the past two months without any further issues. This method of removal is quick and less invasive than traditional surgery.
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Abstract
A 10-year-old spayed female bull terrier was brought to a veterinary referral center with abdominal pain. An abdominal ultrasound and CT scan identified a foreign body in the spleen. The object was removedan ultrasound-guided procedure using Hartmann foreign-body forceps, avoiding the need for laparotomy. The procedure was uncomplicated. The animal was discharged after 24 h of inpatient monitoring and repeated ultrasound examinations. The dog was in good general condition 2 mo after the procedure, with no recurrence of clinical signs. To the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first reported case of ultrasound-guided removal of a splenic foreign body in a dog. Key clinical message: Ultrasound-guided removal is an alternative method to remove splenic foreign bodies in dogs that is quick to perform and minimally invasive.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39494173/