Corpo estranho intestinal em cão: relato de caso

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Any object ingested by the animal that cannot be digested, or sometimes digested slowly, is defined as a gastrointestinal foreign body. The main complementary diagnostic test is ultrasound, a quick and non-invasive method, where it is possible to confirm or exclude the presence of a foreign body of any nature. In cases of intestinal foreign bodies, the surgical intervention consists of performing an enterotomy. OBJECTIVES: The present study aims to report the ultrasonographic diagnosis of a foreign body in a canine patient and subsequent surgical treatment. METHODOLOGY: In view of the anamnesis and clinical suspicion, an emergency ultrasound examination was requested in order to locate any foreign object and its disposition in the animal's gastrointestinal tract. RESULTS: A foreign body obstruction was diagnosed in the proximal portion of the jejunum, and the surgical treatment of enterotomy was performed. DISCUSSION: Ultrasonography is an essential test, due to its sensitivity in detecting foreign bodies and a definitive diagnosis is useful, given that, regardless of the nature of the foreign body, it can be identified. Small bowel surgery is most often indicated for gastrointestinal obstruction, with the advantage of enterotomy, which allows access to the entire gastrointestinal tract, including removal of foreign bodies. CONCLUSION: Ultrasonographic findings were essential to provide an early diagnosis to avoid complications from the condition and proceed with surgical treatment as soon as possible.