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Esophageal and gastric foreign bodies (FB) are a relatively common finding in dogs, and in certain cases can also be life threatening. Endoscopic removal of esophageal and gastric FB is the preferred treatment option. This retrospective study evaluated the medical records of 100 dogs that had undergone endoscopic removal of esophageal or gastric FB. The information obtained from the medical records included: age, breed, sex, duration and type of clinical signs, the type and location of the foreign body, the success of endoscopic removal, and short-term complications and outcome. The majority of esophageal FB were bones, while the most common type of gastric FB were toys. Even though the overall complication rate is low, in dogs with esophageal FB the development of complications is associated with the longer duration of clinical signs, whilst in gastric FB a higher rate of complications is associated with FB migration.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 2022
OBJECTIVE To identify complications associated with and short- and long-term outcomes of surgical intervention for treatment of esophageal foreign bodies (EFBs) in dogs. ANIMALS 63 client-owned dogs. PROCEDURES Patient records from 9 veterinary hospitals were reviewed to identify dogs that underwent surgery for removal of an EFB or treatment or an associated esophageal perforation between 2007 and 2019. Long-term follow-up data were obtained via a client questionnaire. RESULTS 54 of the 63 (85.7%) dogs underwent surgery after an unsuccessful minimally invasive procedure or subsequent evidence of esophageal perforation was identified. Esophageal perforation was present at the time of surgery in 42 (66.7%) dogs. Most dogs underwent a left intercostal thoracotomy (37/63 [58.7%]). Intraoperative complications occurred in 18 (28.6%) dogs, and 28 (50%) dogs had a postoperative complication. Postoperative complications were minor in 14 of the 28 (50%) dogs. Dehiscence of the esophagotomy o...
Acta Scientiae Veterinariae, 2020
Background: Dogs and cats with acute signs of choking, retching, cough, vomiting, regurgitation, hypersalivation, dysphagia and odynophagia should have the presence of a gastrointestinal foreign body (FB) as part of their differential diagnosis, where it is a frequent condition in the care of small animals. Most objects lodged in the esophagus, stomach, and proximal duodenum can be removed by upper digestive endoscopy, a curative, little invasive procedure. The objective of our study was to evaluate the physical aspects and location of esophageal and gastric FBs observed in 88 dogs and the age and breed of the affected animals, and to determine the success rate and eventual complications associated with the procedure as well. Materials, Methods & Results: Eighty-eight cases of dogs, males and females of varying ages and breeds, submitted to upper digestive endoscopy were selected because of suspicion of esophageal or gastric FBs. The endoscopic procedure aimed at confirming the diagnosis, whether or not followed by endoscopic removal of these objects. Prior to endoscopy, the animals had laboratory tests (blood count and serum biochemistry) and subsequently to the anesthetic protocols of choice for each case. Data including breed, age, type of constituent material and anatomical location of the FB, endoscopic procedure success rate and complications were recorded and descriptively evaluated. Of the 88 dogs evaluated, 60% (n = 53) were male and 40% (n = 35) female. According to the breed of the animals, 55% (n = 49) were small-breed dogs, 29% (n = 25) large-breed dogs, and 8% (n = 7) medium-breed dogs, and 8% were of mixed breed dogs, which could assume various sizes. Shih tzus accounted for 18% (n = 16) of the animals, Lhasa apso 8% (n = 7) and mixed breed 8% (n = 7), where these were the most frequently affected breeds. Regarding age, animals 1 to 5 years old represented 66% (n = 58) of the patients, and those 6 to 10 years old accounted for 20% (n = 18), while 11% of the dogs were over 10 years old (n = 10). Two animals (3%) had no information about their ages. Pieces of cloth were the most frequently found FBs, representing 20% (n = 20), followed by animal bones (19%) and fruit pits (10%). As for location, 78% (n = 69) of the FBs were located in the stomach and 22% (n = 19) in the esophagus. The success rate of endoscopic FB removal in this study was 83% (n = 73). In 76% (n = 67) of the animals, there were no complications due to the presence of FB in the upper gastrointestinal tract. The most frequent complications were esophageal ulcerations (n = 7) and inability to move the FB (n = 5) and adherences (n = 4). Discussion: The results showed that small-breed dogs, especially Shih tzus and Yorkshires, represented a larger number of cases, probably due to their popularity in Brazil, where the study was conducted. Males were more prevalent than females, and the most affected age was between 1 and 5 years, with emphasis on younger animals. There were more gastric FB cases compared to esophageal FB cases, which was related to the interval between ingestion of the object and veterinary care. Although not the most prevalent FB, the high rate of mango pits can be explained by the vast number of mango trees in the Federal District. There were few complications compared to the success of cases, indicating that endoscopy is the procedure of choice for the diagnosis and removal of FBs from the gastrointestinal tract.
The Indian Journal of Pediatrics, 1988
BASICS OVERVIEW Eating (ingestion) of foreign material or foodstuffs too large to pass through the esophagus (the tube running from the throat to the stomach), causing blockage within the open space of the tube (known as "intraluminal obstruction") SIGNALMENT/DESCRIPTION of ANIMAL Species Dogs are more likely to have esophageal foreign bodies than are cats due to their indiscriminate eating habits Breed Predilection More common in small-breed dogs; terrier breeds tend to be more likely to have esophageal foreign bodies than other breeds Mean Age and Range More common in young to middle-aged animals SIGNS/OBSERVED CHANGES in the ANIMAL Observation of pet eating or ingesting a foreign body Unsuccessful attempts to vomit (known as "retching"); gagging; sluggishness (lethargy); lack of appetite (anorexia); drooling (known as "ptyalism"); regurgitation (return of food or other contents from the esophagus or stomach back up through the mouth); restlessness; difficulty swallowing (known as "dysphagia"); and persistent gulping Occasionally discomfort will be noted when feeling (palpating) the neck or cranial abdomen CAUSES Occurs most often with an object for which size, shape, or texture does not allow free movement through the esophagus, causing the object to become lodged before it can pass into the stomach
Gastric Foreign Bodies in Dogs
The present study carried out on fifteen clinical cases of different species of dogs which admitted to surgical clinic of veterinary medicine with different symptoms (Acute vomiting, hematemesis and anorexia). There was diagnostic march which including plain radiograph and endoscopic examination. Treatment was including surgical interference and endoscopic retrieval followed by medicinal treatment. This study was aimed the detection of different foreign bodies by the most suitable method according to the type of the foreign bodies.
Oesophageal Foreign Body in a Cat : Case Report
2016
Oesophageal foreign body are relatively rare compared with gastrointestinal ones,but they can be encountered in clinical practice. Dogs are more likely to have oesophageal foreign bodies than are cats due to their indiscriminate eating habits. The most common oesophageal foreign bodies encountered are bones, needles, fish hooks and dental chews. Usually occurs with an object for which the size, texture or shape does not permit free passage through the oesophagus into the stomach causing the object to becomeentraped. A fourteen years old cat was presented to our clinic with dysphagia, retching, regurgitation, ptyalism, lack of appetite and obvious signs of discomfort. From the anamnesis it resulted that the cat was feed two days before consultation with chicken that contained bones. After clinical examination ancervico-thoracic radiography was made, based on radiologic exam the diagnosis was oesophageal obstruction. Because of the shape and dimension of the foreign body endoscopy was...
Veterinary Research Forum, 2021
One of the most critical emergencies in dogs is esophageal foreign bodies. The most important foreign body reported in the esophagus is bone; however, there are also reports of fish hooks lodged in the esophagus. This case report describes the history, clinical signs, radiographic findings and surgical management of an esophageal foreign body due to a single-barbed fish hook in a 4-month-old Siberian Husky female dog with regurgitation, pain, anorexia and lethargy. In this case, plain radiography was taken to determine the type and location of the foreign body and it was confirmed that a single-barbed fish hook was lodged in the heart base of thorax. Depending on the type of foreign body, penetrable or non-penetrable as well as the location, a variety of methods including endoscopy, fluoroscopy, and surgery are used for its removal. For treatment, for the first time, a covault hook was utilized to remove the foreign body via gastrotomy. Case follow-up during two weeks showed no post...
Gastrointestinal foreign bodies in Dogs and Cats: (2018–2020) 32 Cases
Revista Científica de la Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias
Gastrointestinal foreign bodies (GFB) in cats and dogs are among the life-threatening surgical diseases that require invasive surgery. This study aimed to evaluate the cases of GFB in 32 cats and dogs diagnosed and treated in Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Veterinary Health Practice and Research Hospital. Information regarding the type, breed, age, sex, clinical symptoms, characteristics of foreign bodies (FB), localization, prognosis, type of treatment administered, and conditions determined in postoperative controls was collected. The cases were aged between 1 and 7 years and adult animals were also included. The rate of FB incident was the same in male and female cats, whereas male dogs had a higher rate of FB incident. Strings/ropes and metallic objects were the most common foreign objects found in animals. Early diagnosis and treatment were important in preventing complications in the cases, FB was usually found in the stomach, and vomiting was the most common clinical symptom....