| Fatal aortic oesophageal fistula following oesophageal foreign body removal in a dog. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 21121922 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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An eight-month-old male Pomeranian was presented with hypovolaemic shock 7 days after successful oesophageal foreign body removal. On presentation the dog was anaemic and no coagulation abnormalities were detected. A fluid-filled oesophagus was visible on thoracic radiography and frank blood was aspirated from the oesophagus following oro-oesophageal intubation. Fluid resuscitation and blood transfusions were administered but attempts at stabilisation were unsuccessful and the dog died. At post-mortem examination, a 2-mm aortic oesophageal fistula was identified on the ventral aspect of the aorta at the level of heart base that communicated with the overlying oesophagus. Aortic oesophageal fistula has been reported in human medicine and occurs secondary to a number of conditions including oesophageal foreign bodies. These prove fatal without rapid stabilisation and surgery. |
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Authors:
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I Keir; L Woolford; C Hirst; S Adamantos |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of small animal practice Volume: 51 ISSN: 1748-5827 ISO Abbreviation: J Small Anim Pract Publication Date: 2010 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-12-02 Completed Date: 2011-01-10 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0165053 Medline TA: J Small Anim Pract Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 657-60 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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© 2010 British Small Animal Veterinary Association. |
Affiliation:
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Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, Hertfordshire AL9 7TA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Animals Aorta, Thoracic / injuries* Dogs Esophageal Fistula / diagnosis, etiology, veterinary* Fatal Outcome Foreign Bodies / complications, surgery, veterinary* Male Postoperative Complications / veterinary* |
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