Outcomes of esophageal and gastric bone foreign bodies in dogs.

Nanelle R Barash Erin W Lashnits Zachary T Kern Mary Katherine Tolbert Katharine F Lunn

Published in: Journal of veterinary internal medicine (2022)

While all E-bFBs were dislodged either by advancement into the stomach, endoscopic removal, or esophagotomy, the majority of gastric bone foreign bodies were left in situ for dissolution, with no reported complications. Gastric advancement of E-bFBs should be considered when oral removal is not feasible, and dissolution can be considered even with large bones.

Keyphrases

bone mineral density
soft tissue
bone loss
bone regeneration
risk factors
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance