Laparoscopic retrieval of a hepatic foreign body in a dog.

Laparoscopic retrieval of a hepatic foreign body in a dog. Can Vet J. 2019 Nov;60(11):1161-1165 Authors: Grand JG Abstract A 4-year-old female pointer dog was presented with a 10-day history of tensed abdomen. Migration of a metallic foreign body to the liver was diagnosed using radiography and ultrasonography. Surgical retrieval of a sewing needle was successfully performed by laparoscopy using a 3-trocar technique, thus avoiding laparotomy. No intra- or post-operative complications occurred. The dog was discharged 24 hours after surgery. Ten months after surgery, the dog was in excellent physical condition with no recurrence of clinical signs. This is the first reported case of laparoscopic retrieval of a hepatic foreign body in a dog. PMID: 31692542 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Canadian Veterinary Journal - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Tags: Can Vet J Source Type: research