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Gastrotomy Approach Retrieval of Esophageal Foreign Body using Long Forceps Technique in Five Dogs  

Yoon, Hun-Young (Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University)
Kang, Myung-Gon (Hangang Animal Hospital)
Jeong, Soon-Wuk (Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University)
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Journal of Veterinary Clinics / v.26, no.6, 2009 , pp. 628-631 More about this Journal
Abstract
Five dogs presented to the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital of the Konkuk University and Hangang Animal Hospital with a history of foreign body ingestion. On physical examination, five dogs showed lethargy, anorexia, or vomiting. Plain radiographs revealed that radiopaque foreign bodies lodged in the heart base or caudal thoracic esophagus. Positive contrast esophagogram revealed that large foreign bodies severely expanded the esophagus and there was no evidence of leakage of the contrast agent from the esophagus into the thoracic cavity. Gastrotomy for retrieval of esophageal foreign bodies using long forceps technique was performed. Esophageal foreign bodies were successfully retrieved in all dogs. The follow-ups were completed 10 days to 2 years after surgery. The follow-up information was based on physical examination by veterinarians and telephone interview with owners. The owners reported that there was no evidence of complications related to surgery such as vomiting, regurgitation, dysphagia, gagging, hyper-salivation, or anorexia in all dogs.
Keywords
esophageal foreign body; gastrotomy; long forceps technique; dog;
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