A 10-month-old NM Labrador was presented for evaluation of acute vomiting 24 hours. Physical examination, CBC, and serum biochemistry were all normal. Survey radiographs were suspicious for a foreign body.
A 10-month-old NM Labrador was presented for evaluation of acute vomiting 24 hours. Physical examination, CBC, and serum biochemistry were all normal. Survey radiographs were suspicious for a foreign body.
A linear duodenal foreign body was noted in this patient with reactive surrounding mesentery and accordion pleating; appeared to extend to the proximal jejunum. Stomach was thickened, dilated with fluid. Intussusception appeared to be also present in the mid small intestine owing to the anchored portion of the foreign body with luminal shadowing. Stomach was thickened with minor amount of fluid accumulation. Hyperechoic linear structure was present in the stomach; suspect that the linear foreign body is anchored here; however, this could not be definitively identified.
Exploratory of the stomach is recommended. Gastrotomy with multiple enterotomies would be necessary with emerging intussusception.
Acute gastritis – viral, bacterial, helminths, toxins, dietary indiscretion
Gastro-intestinal foreign body