Gastric Foreign Body in a 2 year old MN Labrador Retriever dog

Case Study

Case Study

Gastric Foreign Body in a 2 year old MN Labrador Retriever dog

A 2½-year-old MN Labrador was presented for evaluation of one episode of vomiting and a distended abdomen. Abnormalities on physical examination were abdominal distension and tachycardia. CBC was within reference range; whereas low BUN, hypokalemia, and hypochloridemia were present on serum biochemistry. 4dx was negative.

A 2½-year-old MN Labrador was presented for evaluation of one episode of vomiting and a distended abdomen. Abnormalities on physical examination were abdominal distension and tachycardia. CBC was within reference range; whereas low BUN, hypokalemia, and hypochloridemia were present on serum biochemistry. 4dx was negative.

DX

Gastric foreign body

Sonographic Differential Diagnosis

Gastric repletion of foreign matter. Immediate exploratory surgery and gastrotomy is recommended.

Image Interpretation

The stomach was severely repleted with foreign matter from the pylorus to the gastroesophageal inlet. Gastrotomy is recommended. The small intestine was empty.

Outcome

Surgery was performed the day after the ultrasound and 1.25 lbs candy and wrappers was found in the patient’s stomach. See images. Patient recovered uneventfully.

Clinical Differential Diagnosis

GIT pathology- gastric dilation, gastric torsion, foreign body, intussusception, intestinal volvulus;
Peritonitis – bacterial, bile

Sampling

None

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Patient Information

Patient Name : Mo C
Gender : Male, Neutered
Species : Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status : Complete
Liz Wuz Here : Yes
Code : 04_00428

Clinical Signs

  • Abdominal Distension
  • Vomiting

Exam Finding

  • Abdominal Distension
  • Tachycardia

Images

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Blood Chemistry

  • BUN low
  • Chloride, Low
  • Potassium, Low

Clinical Signs

  • Abdominal Distension
  • Vomiting

Special Testing

  • 4Dx Negative
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