Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ultrasound helps remove hidden plant foreign bodies in 17 dogs
By Staudte, K L et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2004·Murdoch University Veterinary Hospital, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of ultrasonography to facilitate surgical removal of non-enteric foreign bodies in 17 dogs.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 17 dogs with vague symptoms like swelling or discomfort were found to have plant material stuck inside them, which could lead to serious infections if not removed. Veterinarians used ultrasound to locate these foreign bodies accurately, allowing for safer and more effective surgery to remove them. By identifying the problem early with this non-invasive technique, the dogs were able to avoid further complications and recover well after the surgery.
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Abstract
Plant material foreign bodies may cause vague clinical signs at the time of initial presentation but can progress to cause persistent or recurrent abscessation, sinus tract formation and debilitating disease, due to migration of the foreign body, severe tissue reaction and secondary infection. Ultrasonography is a non-invasive technique that can be used to identify precisely the presence, location and size of radiolucent foreign bodies. Early identification of foreign bodies using ultrasonography facilitates surgical retrieval before further migration and tissue injury occur. This paper reviews the ultrasonographic findings and outcome in 17 dogs with non-enteric, radiolucent, plant material foreign bodies.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15352408/