Obstrução gástrica parcial por caroço de cajarana (Spondias cytherea sonn) em filhote de cão - técnicas de imagem para diagnóstico / Partial gastric obstruction caused by cajarana (Spondias cytherea Sonn) in puppies - imaging techniques for diagnosis

Background: Ingestion of foreign bodies is one of the most common cases seen among puppies of dogs in the medical clinics of small animals which may be related to their curious behavior. The diagnosis is based on the patients history, clinical signs, and complementary diagnostic imaging tests. The present case report describes the use of complementary imaging tests, showing a partial gastric obstruction caused by cajarana (Spondias cytherea Sonn) in a puppy.Case: At the Veterinary Hospital of the Federal Rural University of the Semi-Arid Region, a 4-month-old male Yorkshire dog was treated. The guardian reported having witnessed the ingestion of a cajarana stone by the animal. During the physical examination, the animal was active, with good nutritional status, normocorated mucosae, and a moderate degree of dehydration, besides a slight pain on palpation in the epigastric region. Hematological examinations included blood counts, blood urea, creatinine, and alkaline phosphatase. A moderate degree of polycythemia was observed, which may be explained by the dehydration caused by the episodes of vomiting. The patient had frequent episodes of vomiting after the reported event and was then referred to the diagnostic imaging sector. During the sonographic examination, a concave echogenic interface associated with a posterior acoustic shadowing was observed in the region of the stomach. The animal was sent for simple radiographs and positive contrast based on barium sulfate due to the suspicion of the presence of a foreign body. On simple radiography, in the left laterolateral view, a little radiopaque structure of circular format with poor definition was observed in the pyloric region. After the simple radiography, approximately 10 mL of barium sulfate contrast was administered orally followed by a new left lateral radiographic imaging.[...](AU)

Obstrução gástrica parcial por caroço de cajarana (Spondias cytherea sonn) em filhote de cão - técnicas de imagem para diagnóstico / Partial gastric obstruction caused by cajarana (Spondias cytherea Sonn) in puppies - imaging techniques for diagnosis

Background: Ingestion of foreign bodies is one of the most common cases seen among puppies of dogs in the medical clinics of small animals which may be related to their curious behavior. The diagnosis is based on the patient’s history, clinical signs, and complementary diagnostic imaging tests. The present case report describes the use of complementary imaging tests, showing a partial gastric obstruction caused by cajarana (Spondias cytherea Sonn) in a puppy.Case: At the Veterinary Hospital of the Federal Rural University of the Semi-Arid Region, a 4-month-old male Yorkshire dog was treated. The guardian reported having witnessed the ingestion of a cajarana stone by the animal. During the physical examination, the animal was active, with good nutritional status, normocorated mucosae, and a moderate degree of dehydration, besides a slight pain on palpation in the epigastric region. Hematological examinations included blood counts, blood urea, creatinine, and alkaline phosphatase. A moderate degree of polycythemia was observed, which may be explained by the dehydration caused by the episodes of vomiting. The patient had frequent episodes of vomiting after the reported event and was then referred to the diagnostic imaging sector. During the sonographic examination, a concave echogenic interface associated with a posterior acoustic shadowing was observed in the region of the stomach. The animal was sent for simple radiographs and positive contrast based on barium sulfate due to the suspicion of the presence of a foreign body. On simple radiography, in the left laterolateral view, a little radiopaque structure of circular format with poor definition was observed in the pyloric region. After the simple radiography, approximately 10 mL of barium sulfate contrast was administered orally followed by a new left lateral radiographic imaging.[...]

Ingestão de chumbo de pesca em cão - relato de caso / Lead angling sinker intake by a dog - a case report / Ingestión de plomos de pesca en un perro - relato de caso

Corpos estranhos gástricos são encontrados em cães e gatos de todas as raças e idades. Porém, observano tanto a literatura como a rotina nas clínicas e em hospitais, nota-se que animais jovens ingerem corpos estrahos mais comumente que animais adultos. Além do vômito, poderão ocorrer anorexia, depressão e dor abdominal. A radiografia é um método de exame complementar que na maioria das vezes auxilia a diagnosticar a presença desses objetos. Caso não seja possível a remoção do corpo estranho, a gastrotomia deverá ser indicada. O chumbo é um metal tóxico, extremamente danoso quando absorvido pelo organismo. Este trabalho tem por objetivo relatar o caso de uma cadela SRD, com o histórico de ter ingerido grande quantidade de peças de chumbo utilizadas como peso na pesca amadora. A paciente foi submetida a cirurgia para retirada do material estranho, e não chegou a apresentar sintomas de intoxicação pelo metal.

Gastric foreign bodies are found in dogs and cats of all breeds and ages. However, according to the literature and to routine clinics and hospitals, young animals ingest foreign bodies more commonly than adults. In addition to vomiting, anorexia, depression and abdominal pain may also be present. Radiography is a complementary test method that is most often helpful in diagnosing the presence of theses objects. A gastrostomy is indicated when removal of the foreign bodies cannot be achieved. Lead is a toxic metal that is extremely harmful when absorbed by the body. This work reports the case of a mongrel bitch that infested large amounts of lead parts used as weight in angling. The patient underwent surgery for removal of the foreign material, and failed to show symptoms of heavy metal poisoning.

Los cuerpos extraños gástricos pueden ser diagnosticados en perros y gatos de todas las razas y edades. No obstante, tanto en la literatura como en la propia clínica y hospitales se puede observar que los animales jóvenes ingieren los cuerpos extraños con mayor frecuencia que los adultos. Además del vómito, se puede observar cuadros de anorexia, depresión y dolor abdominal. La radiografía es el método complementario que, en la mayor parte de los casos, permite diagnosticar la presencia de esos objetos. Cuando no es posible retirar el cuerpo extraño, se debe indicar una gastrotomía. El plomo es un metal tóxico y extremamente dañino una vez que fue absorbido por el organismo. Este trabajo tienee como objetivo relatar el caso de una perra mestiza, con histórico de haber ingerido una gran cantidade de pedazos de plomo utilizados como peso para pesca. La paciente fue operada para permitir la retirada de cuerpos extraños, y no llegó a presentar síntomas de intoxicación por el metal.

Ingestão de chumbo de pesca em cão - relato de caso / Lead angling sinker intake by a dog - a case report / Ingestión de plomos de pesca en un perro - relato de caso

Corpos estranhos gástricos são encontrados em cães e gatos de todas as raças e idades. Porém, observano tanto a literatura como a rotina nas clínicas e em hospitais, nota-se que animais jovens ingerem corpos estrahos mais comumente que animais adultos. Além do vômito, poderão ocorrer anorexia, depressão e dor abdominal. A radiografia é um método de exame complementar que na maioria das vezes auxilia a diagnosticar a presença desses objetos. Caso não seja possível a remoção do corpo estranho, a gastrotomia deverá ser indicada. O chumbo é um metal tóxico, extremamente danoso quando absorvido pelo organismo. Este trabalho tem por objetivo relatar o caso de uma cadela SRD, com o histórico de ter ingerido grande quantidade de peças de chumbo utilizadas como peso na pesca amadora. A paciente foi submetida a cirurgia para retirada do material estranho, e não chegou a apresentar sintomas de intoxicação pelo metal.(AU)

Gastric foreign bodies are found in dogs and cats of all breeds and ages. However, according to the literature and to routine clinics and hospitals, young animals ingest foreign bodies more commonly than adults. In addition to vomiting, anorexia, depression and abdominal pain may also be present. Radiography is a complementary test method that is most often helpful in diagnosing the presence of theses objects. A gastrostomy is indicated when removal of the foreign bodies cannot be achieved. Lead is a toxic metal that is extremely harmful when absorbed by the body. This work reports the case of a mongrel bitch that infested large amounts of lead parts used as weight in angling. The patient underwent surgery for removal of the foreign material, and failed to show symptoms of heavy metal poisoning.(AU)

Los cuerpos extraños gástricos pueden ser diagnosticados en perros y gatos de todas las razas y edades. No obstante, tanto en la literatura como en la propia clínica y hospitales se puede observar que los animales jóvenes ingieren los cuerpos extraños con mayor frecuencia que los adultos. Además del vómito, se puede observar cuadros de anorexia, depresión y dolor abdominal. La radiografía es el método complementario que, en la mayor parte de los casos, permite diagnosticar la presencia de esos objetos. Cuando no es posible retirar el cuerpo extraño, se debe indicar una gastrotomía. El plomo es un metal tóxico y extremamente dañino una vez que fue absorbido por el organismo. Este trabajo tienee como objetivo relatar el caso de una perra mestiza, con histórico de haber ingerido una gran cantidade de pedazos de plomo utilizados como peso para pesca. La paciente fue operada para permitir la retirada de cuerpos extraños, y no llegó a presentar síntomas de intoxicación por el metal.(AU)