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Bruster

Bruster
  • Patient:
    Bruster, 1 year old male neutered mixed breed dog.


  • Presenting complaint:
    Bruster ate turkey bones last night and then regurgitated immediately after eating. Now he does not want to eat and is lethargic, in contrast to usually being very active. Emergency laboratory test results were normal.


  • Diagnostic studies before endoscopy:
    Thoracic radiographs reviewed bone material in esophagus between the heart and diaphragm. The owner gave approval for only endoscopy and refused persmission for thoracotomy.


  • Endoscopic procedure:
    Removal of large bone from the esophagus using a flexible endoscope and a 10-mm laparoscopic Babcock forceps.


  • Benefits of using endoscopy:
    The preferred way to remove foreign bodies from the esophagus and stomach is with a gastroscope. Surgery is indicated when endoscopic removal does not work, or is unlikely to be effective.








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