Surgical Retrieval of Esophageal Foreign Body in a Dog – A Case Report

V. Mahesh; H. N. Ashok; C. L. Sunil; B. N. Nagaraja

doi:10.5455/ijlr.20191014032124

Surgical Retrieval of Esophageal Foreign Body in a Dog – A Case Report

Authors

V. Mahesh Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Veterinary College, Hebbal, Bangalore – 560024, Karnataka, INDIA
H. N. Ashok Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Veterinary College, Hebbal, Bangalore – 560024, Karnataka, INDIA
C. L. Sunil Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Veterinary College, Hebbal, Bangalore – 560024, Karnataka, INDIA
B. N. Nagaraja Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Veterinary College, Hebbal, Bangalore – 560024, Karnataka, INDIA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5455/ijlr.20191014032124

Keywords:

Bone Piece, Choke, Dog, Esophagotomy

Abstract

A two and half month old Nondescript male puppy was presented with the clinical signs of hyper salivation,
dysphagia, restlessness, and respiratory distress. A lateral cervical survey radiograph revealed a radio
dense foreign body in the caudal cervical esophageal region. Esophagotomy was performed to remove the
foreign body under general anesthesia. Esophagotomy wound was healed well and animal recovered
uneventfully.

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Published

31-03-2020

How to Cite

Mahesh, V., Ashok, H. N., Sunil , C. L., & Nagaraja, B. N. (2020). Surgical Retrieval of Esophageal Foreign Body in a Dog – A Case Report . International Journal of Livestock Research, 10(3), 201–204. https://doi.org/10.5455/ijlr.20191014032124