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Thoracic oesophageal foreign bodies in the dog: a review of ninety cases
Author(s) -
HOULTON J. E. F.,
HERRTAGE M. E.,
TAYLOR P. M.,
WATKINS S. B.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
journal of small animal practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1748-5827
pISSN - 0022-4510
DOI - 10.1111/j.1748-5827.1985.tb02230.x
Subject(s) - medicine , forceps , foreign bodies , endoscope , surgery , conservative treatment , general surgery
This paper describes the management of ninety dogs referred with thoracic oesophageal foreign bodies. The diagnosis, treatment and complications are discussed and an overall recovery rate of 83/90 (92.2 per cent) recorded. A conservative approach using oesophagoscopy and forceps delivery was employed in all but seven cases. The advantages of passing the largest possible rigid endoscope under conditions provided by muscle relaxation are emphasized.