Image Quiz: Foreign Body Ingestion
Mary Dell Deweese, DVM, Animal Medical Center, New York, New York
Karen M. Tobias, DVM, MS, DACVS, University of Tennessee
ArticleQuizLast Updated June 20161 min readPeer Reviewed
Foreign body ingestion with subsequent GI mechanical obstruction is among the most common indications for emergency surgery in veterinary medicine. The need for surgical intervention is determined by a combination of clinical signs, blood work, and diagnostic imaging. Despite its frequency, diagnosis and treatment of GI foreign body ingestion can be a challenge.
Match the Images
The following radiographs exhibit various foreign bodies ingested by dogs. Match each radiograph with the correct item.