Gastrointestinal Obstruction Surgery for Pets
Here, we describe the canine stomach, the signs associated with gastric disease, the different types of stomach surgery , what you can expect from your dog's surgical recovery, and how to provide the best care during this critical time.
Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies
Esophageal foreign bodies require thoracic (chest) surgery to gain access for removal. Most gastrointestinal foreign bodies become lodged within the stomach or intestines and require a gastrotomy (opening the stomach) or enterotomy (opening the intestine). Once the item has been removed, the gastrointestinal tract is closed.
Gastrointestinal foreign body obstruction in dogs
OverviewA gastrointestinal (GI) obstruction occurs when a dog swallows a non-digestible object, known as a foreign body, that is too large to move from the stomach or the small intestine and becomes lodged.
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