Aspiration of barium-impregnated polyethylene spheres by a dog.
This case report describes an 11-year-old Belgian Malinois dog with acute onset of cough caused by aspiration of barium-impregnated polyethylene spheres (BIPS) and pneumonia following an episode of suspected gastric dilation. Although bronchoscopic retrieval of the BIPS was largely unsuccessful, the dog recovered uneventfully, with most of the BIPS being coughed out and swallowed over a 1-month period. Aspiration of BIPS should be considered a potential complication of their administration. Furthermore, endoscopic removal of aspirated BIPS is challenging and may not be indicated because of their inert nature and possible self-clearance.
Dipartimento di Scienze Cliniche, Facoltà di Medicina Veterinaria, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy.
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Greci
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Bissett
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Copple
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Hawkins
D000818:Animals; D001999:Bronchoscopy / Q000662:veterinary; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D004285:Dogs; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012120:Respiration Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*