title: Aspirated dental calculus in a dog.
abstract: Aspiration of a dental calculus, with lodgement of the calculus in a mainstem bronchus, was identified in a dog after dental prophylaxis. The calculus was located by use of radiography and bronchoscopy, and was removed via thoracotomy. Aspiration is a possible complication of dental prophylaxis. Endotracheal intubation with a properly inflated cuff, and thoroughly rinsing the oral cavity after prophylaxis, may avoid this and similar complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge 70803-8410.
authors.forename: K L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Gibson
authors.forename: C S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Hedlund
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001980:Bronchi; D003728:Dental Calculus / Q000662:veterinary*; D003777:Dental Prophylaxis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D008168:Lung; D011015:Pneumonia, Aspiration / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary