Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Inadvertent removal of a needle foreign bodyendoscopic suctioning in a dog.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2024
- Authors:
- Li, Jayden et al.
- Affiliation:
- VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital · United States
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 6-month-old female English bulldog was brought to the vet after she swallowed a sewing needle. The vet tried to remove the needle using a special camera procedure while the dog was under anesthesia, but they couldn't get it out because of how it was positioned. After some unsuccessful attempts to see the needle again, X-rays were taken, but they didn't show the needle. It turned out that the needle had accidentally gotten stuck in the endoscope (the tool used for the procedure), and the dog recovered well after that. This case highlights that while endoscopy is usually safe for dealing with sharp objects in the stomach, there can be unexpected complications.
Abstract
A 6-month-old intact female English bulldog was presented following witnessed ingestion of a sewing needle. The dog underwent attempted endoscopic retrieval under general anesthesia. The needle foreign body was visualized but could not be removed due to orientation, and subsequent attempts at visualization were unsuccessful. Due to the unsuccessful removal, radiographs were obtained before intended surgical exploration, and no sewing needle was identified. The needle was subsequently identified in the working channel of the endoscope, and the dog recovered uneventfully. This is the first report to describe inadvertent endoscopic suctioning of a sharp, needle foreign body. Key clinical message: Endoscopy is a key tool in the management and treatment of sharp gastric foreign bodies. Complications are uncommon and typically patient-focused, including gastric perforation or irritation. However, this case report identifies an additional complication that should be considered when endoscopy is not successful.
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