Esophageal Foreign Body (BONE) in a Shitzu-endoscopic retrieval

Abstract

Endoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that allows for the visual examination of internal organs, cavities, and joints in high-definition color, providing enhanced visualization. In companion animals, endoscopy is a commonly performed procedure to non-invasively remove foreign objects lodged in the upper gastrointestinal tract. A10 months old, Female Shitzu dog was presented to small animal medicine OP, VCC, CVSc, Rajendranagar, with history of excess salivation, dyspepsia, retching and vomiting for a period of 10 days. The detailed history revealed that the pup has consumed mutton bone 12 days back and then the symptoms were noticed. Thoracic radiography confirmed the presence of radioopaque structure in the thoracic esophagus. Endoscopic evaluation revealed bony piece in the lumen of caudal esophagus and was succesfully retrieved by the rigid laproscopic foreceps under the guidence of fibre optic endoscope. A laborious 1hour procedure recovered bone piece there by avoiding the surgery. Post-procedure, it was treated with antibiotics and supportive therapy. The pup showed a uneventful recovery with normal eating the following day. The follow-up examination a week later confirmed the animal had fully recovered.