Journal of Veterinary Clinics (한국임상수의학회지)

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Stomach Bezoar Caused by Heavy Intake of Staples in an Alaskan Malamute

알라스칸 말라무트에서 Staple 다량 이식례

  • Published : 2004.09.01
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Abstract

A 5-month old female Alaskan Malamute was referred to Veterinary Teaching Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University because of accidental ingestion of a box of staples. Clinical signs included anorexia, hematemesis, panting and depression. An aggregation of staples of 5 cm in diameter in the stomach, 4 pieces of staple in the small intestine and approximately 20 pieces in the rectum were identified in radiographic examination. A mass of staples in the stomach was removed surgically and some staples in the intestine passed without impediment through the gastrointestinal tract.

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