| Tongue entrapment by chew toys in two dogs. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 21029100 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Compression of a chew toy during regular play activity can create a vacuum effect eventually causing entrapment of oral tissues. Two cases of tongue entrapment are described, which resulted in severe tissue swelling, oedema and vascular obstruction. In the first dog, the toy was removed by the veterinary surgeon under general anaesthesia. Damage to the tongue proved to be reversible and the dog recovered uneventfully. In the second patient, the toy was forcefully removed by the owner. The resulting tongue necrosis required partial amputation. Treatment of this emergency condition consists of elimination of the negative pressure inside the toy by piercing it or even by insufflation of positive pressure inside the toy, and of an atraumatic manipulation to prevent further damage to the compromised tissues. |
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Authors:
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A Rubio; B Van Goethem; L Verhaert |
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 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-10-29 Completed Date: 2010-12-01 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: 558-60 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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© 2010 British Small Animal Veterinary Association. |
Affiliation:
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Department of Small Animal Science and Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ghent, Salisburylaan 133, Merelbeke 9820, Belgium. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Animals Dogs / injuries*, surgery Female Male Play and Playthings* Tongue / injuries*, pathology, surgery |
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