Esophageal foreign bodies in dogs: 34 cases (2004–2009)

Abstract

While long-term prognosis is excellent, early intervention helps reduce short-term esophagitis and LOH.

Removal of Oesophageal Foreign Body by Transthoracic Oesophagotomy in a Tibetan spaniel Dog

“…Moreover, chew treats, balls, toys, fish pole and metal, plastic or wood pieces have also been noted in dogs (Speilman et al, 1992;Luthi, 1998;Moore, 2001;Sale and Williams, 2006;Rousseau et al, 2007;Thompson et al, 2012). In this case, foreign body that was removed from oesophagus was a sheep vertebral bone which was located between heart and diaphragm in accordance with previous reports (Sale and Williams, 2006).…”

“…It has been reported that the localization of oesophageal foreign bodies in dogs is mostly thorax entrance or thoracic area (Moore, 2001;Sale and Williams, 2006;Leib and Sartor, 2008;Thompson et al, 2012) and common observed oesophageal foreign bodies are bone or bone fractures (Moore, 2001;Sale and Williams, 2006;Rousseau et al, 2007). Moreover, chew treats, balls, toys, fish pole and metal, plastic or wood pieces have also been noted in dogs (Speilman et al, 1992;Luthi, 1998;Moore, 2001;Sale and Williams, 2006;Rousseau et al, 2007;Thompson et al, 2012).…”

“…These regions are known as pharyngeal oesophagus, thoracic inlet, base of the heart and distal oesophagus (Houlton et al, 1985). The most commonly noticed location is the caudal oesophagus between the heart base and diaphragm (Moore, 2001;Sale and Williams, 2006;Leib and Sartor, 2008;Thompson et al, 2012). This report describes clinical and radiographic findings and removal of the oesophageal foreign body by transthoracic oesophagotomy in a Tibetan spaniel dog.…”

“…The frequently encountered oesophageal foreign bodies are bones and bone fragments in dogs. Moreover, fishhooks, rawhide, wooden sticks, balls, chew treats toys, pieces of plastic or metal and other varied objects have been also reported (Speilman et al, 1992;Luthi, 1998;Moore, 2001;Sale and Williams, 2006;Rousseau et al, 2007;Thompson et al, 2012).…”

“…Common clinical signs associated with oesophageal foreign bodies are regurgitation or vomiting, retching, gagging, lethargy, anorexia, restlessness, distress, ptyalism and cough (Moore, 2001;Sale and Williams, 2006;Leib and Sartor, 2008;Juvet et al, 2010;Thompson et al, 2012). The severity of the clinical signs depends on size, type and location of the foreign bodies, and the duration of obstruction, presence or absence of a stricture or a wall perforation, pneumothorax, pleuritis, pneumomediastinum, hemothorax and/or pyothorax (Gienella et al, 2009).…”