Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Oesophageal foreign bodies in dogs.
- Journal:
- Polish journal of veterinary sciences
- Year:
- 2013
- Authors:
- Jankowski, M et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Internal Diseases with Clinic of Horses
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
The aim of the paper is to present own experience in diagnosis and endoscopic removal of foreign bodies from the oesophagus in dogs. The study was performed on 22 dogs of different breed and sex, aged 7 months to 17 years, with suspicion of a foreign body in the oesophagus. All the dogs were subjected to a radiography of the oesophagus and oesophagoscopy. The most commonly observed clinical signs were regurgitation and swallowing disorders. The best diagnostic method allowing detection of foreign bodies in the oesophagus was esophagoscopy.
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