Linear foreign body
Publication Date: 2014-11-01
History
3yrs old mix breed. MC. Vomited 8x yesterday. Cannot keep food or water down today. Pulled 9 ft of carpet out of rectum today. Melena and hematochezia.
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Findings
Orthogonal radiographs of the thorax and abdomen are available for interpretation.
Abdomen: Overall there is good serosal detail in the abdominal cavity. The small intestines have a plicated appearance and contain multiple irregular gas shadows. The stomach contains a mixture of gas and fluid. The urinary bladder is moderately distended. There are no significant musculoskeletal abnormalities detected.
Impression: 1. Changes affecting the small intestines when taken in consideration with the history provided are most consistent with linear foreign body. For further evaluation if indicated abdominal ultrasound and/or exploratory laparotomy could be useful.
Diagnosis
Linear foreign body. 9 feet of carpet was removed during surgery, this was extending from the stomach to the colon.
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