A 14 month old SF Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog was presented for evaluation of vomiting for a few days and history of eating foreign material.
A 14 month old SF Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog was presented for evaluation of vomiting for a few days and history of eating foreign material.
Case Study
Gastric foreign body 14 Month Old FS Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog
DX
Gastric foreign body with pyloric obstruction.
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
Gastric fabric -like foreign body with pyloric obstruction. Hyperperistalsis of the stomach was noted with empty aperistalsis of the small intestine.
Image Interpretation
The stomach was full of ingesta embedding into the pylorus with fluid accumulation in the fundus. This is a common presentation with fabric or similar foreign matter. Immediate gastrotomy and gastric biopsies would be recommended to assess for underlying disease. The intestine appeared normal at the time of sonogram and the foreign matter appears to be localized to the stomach at this time.
Outcome
The patient had surgery and rope covered with fecal material was removed.
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
Vomiting – foreign body, non-specific gastro-enteritis (viral/bacterial/protozoal/helminths), dietary indiscretion
Sampling
None
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Patient Information
Patient Name :
Georgie W
Gender :
Female, Spayed
Species :
Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Book :
yes
Status :
Complete
Liz Wuz Here :
Yes
Code :
04_00287
Clinical Signs
- Vomiting
History
- Foreign Body
Images
Clinical Signs
- Vomiting