ENDOSCOPIC RETRIEVAL OF GI FOREIGN BODIES IN DOGS
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2015-01
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Gastro intestinal foreign bodies are a common cause of vomiting in small animal practice. Foreign
bodies are usually objects that cannot be digested (eg, plastic, rocks), are slowly digested (eg, bones),
or are too large to pass through the GI tract. Dogs that are indiscriminate eaters often consume such
objects. The problems that are caused vary with the duration that the foreign body has been present,
location of the foreign body, degree of obstruction that is caused and problems associated with the
material of the foreign body. Improved endoscopic techniques, together with their greater availability,
mean that it is often possible to remove the foreign body endoscopically, making surgery unnecessary.
Dogs presented with history of vomiting or anorexia or known history of ingested foreign bodies are
selected for the study. A detailed physical examination, hematology, serum biochemistry and radiography
were performed.Endoscopy was performed as per standard procedure and foreign bodies such as bone
piece, ball, mango seed,plastic stick and gold chain etc. located in either esophagus or stomach or
colon were removed using appropriate forceps. Supportive management was given in all the cases.
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TNV_33_ISVM_22-24Jan_(2015)12
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Veterinary Science