Diagnosing Gastrointestinal Radiography
Below are radiographs of a dog who stopped eating and began vomiting shortly after a picnic.
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An entire corn cob was lodged in the dog's stomach,
causing severe problems with blood supply to the intestines and the stomach due to the blockage. |
ventro-dorsal view
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lateral view
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Out comes the corn cob!
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The corn cob was surgically removed, and the dog continues to do well! |
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Below are the same images as above but with the corn cob outlined in red.
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