Inadvertent removal of a needle foreign body via endoscopic suctioning in a dog

A 6-month-old intact female English bulldog was presented following witnessed ingestion of a sewing needle. The dog underwent attempted endoscopic retrieval under general anesthesia. The needle foreign body was visualized but could not be removed due to orientation, and subsequent attempts at visual...

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Published in:	Canadian veterinary journal Vol. 65; no. 10; p. 994
Main Authors:	Li, Jayden, Mallard, John, Hyde, Brittany, Zampieri, Bianca, Walton, Rebecca
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Canada 01-10-2024
Subjects:	Animals Dog Diseases - surgery Dogs Endoscopy - adverse effects Endoscopy - veterinary Female Foreign Bodies - surgery Foreign Bodies - veterinary Needles - veterinary Suction - instrumentation Suction - veterinary
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Summary:	A 6-month-old intact female English bulldog was presented following witnessed ingestion of a sewing needle. The dog underwent attempted endoscopic retrieval under general anesthesia. The needle foreign body was visualized but could not be removed due to orientation, and subsequent attempts at visualization were unsuccessful. Due to the unsuccessful removal, radiographs were obtained before intended surgical exploration, and no sewing needle was identified. The needle was subsequently identified in the working channel of the endoscope, and the dog recovered uneventfully. This is the first report to describe inadvertent endoscopic suctioning of a sharp, needle foreign body. Key clinical message: Endoscopy is a key tool in the management and treatment of sharp gastric foreign bodies. Complications are uncommon and typically patient-focused, including gastric perforation or irritation. However, this case report identifies an additional complication that should be considered when endoscopy is not successful.
ISSN:	0008-5286