A 1 year old MN Boxer dog was presented for evaluation following eating a doormat.
A 1 year old MN Boxer dog was presented for evaluation following eating a doormat.
Case Study
Linear foreign body, 1 Year Old MN Boxer dog
Sonographic Differential Diagnosis
Gastric, duodenal ileocecal foreign body. Immediate exploratory is recommended.
Image Interpretation
The stomach presented with a 5.0 cm linear foreign body that continued into the duodenum and small intestine. Accordion pleating was noted in the distal small intestine as well as ileocecal region.
DX
Linear foreign body
Outcome
Exploratory surgery was performed and linear foreign body was retrieved surgically after three enterotomies and gastrotomy. The patient recovered uneventfully.
Clinical Differential Diagnosis
GI tract foreign body with partial or complete obstruction, GI tract irritation,Gastric duodenal ulceration
Sampling
None
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Patient Information
Patient Name :
Keelo M
Gender :
Male, Neutered
Species :
Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status :
Complete
Liz Wuz Here :
Yes
Code :
04_00299
Clinical Signs
- Concern for FB Ingestion
Images
Clinical Signs
- Concern for FB Ingestion