Perfuração intestinal causada por corpo estranho: relato de caso

Abstract

Gastrointestinal foreign bodies (FBs) are objects ingested by dogs that cannot be digested or absorbed by the body, potentially causing obstructions and other clinical complications. The most common clinical signs include vomiting, anorexia, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, and behavioral changes. Diagnosis is based on the combination of medical history, physical examination, and imaging tests, especially abdominal radiography and ultrasonography. In most cases, surgical removal through enterotomy is the treatment of choice due to the emergency nature of this condition. This study aimed to report a case of gastrointestinal foreign body ingestion in a dog, addressing the clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic aspects involved, as well as the patient's outcome following surgical intervention.