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RAD – Mechanical small intestinal obstruction in a 7 year old MN Dachshund

Case Study

RAD – Mechanical small intestinal obstruction in a 7 year old MN Dachshund

This 7 year old MN Dachshund has a history of vomiting, ADR and lethargy of 3 days duration; painful cranial abdomen. Vomited a piece of corncob while hospitalized. 

This 7 year old MN Dachshund has a history of vomiting, ADR and lethargy of 3 days duration; painful cranial abdomen. Vomited a piece of corncob while hospitalized. 

Image Interpretation

Segmental dilation of the stomach and upper small intestine with fluid and gas. A moderately dilated population of the small intestine is seen next to a non-dilated population. Abnormal intestinal gas patterns are seen as well as at least one soft tissue opacity with multifocal radiolucent pattern suggestive for luminal small intestinal foreign material.

DX

Mechanical small intestinal obstruction – likely by foreign material. The material is compatible with corn cob or other soft tissue opaque matter.

Outcome

Surgical exploration is recommended. At the time of the radiographic examination there was no evidence of intestinal perforation.

Patient Information

Patient Name : Digger Knuth/Albany
Gender : Male, Neutered
Species : Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status : Complete
Liz Wuz Here : Yes
Code : 17_00075

Clinical Signs

  • "Not Doing Right"
  • Lethargy
  • Vomiting

Exam Finding

  • Pain

Images

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Clinical Signs

  • "Not Doing Right"
  • Lethargy
  • Vomiting