Abstract

A 9 month old, female Shih-tzu dog was presented with history of vomiting and anorexia for a period of 2 days following feeding with chicken bones. Deworming and vaccination were regular. Survey radiography revealed radio-opaque structures in the thoracic oesophagus close to the base of the heart. Endoscopy was performed to visualize and retrieve the bones. The foreign body was successfully recovered using laparoscopic forceps under the guidance of endoscope. The pup was treated for oesophagitis and pup had uneventful recovery.

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