Diagnosis and surgical treatment of colonic obstructive foreign bodies in chinchillas ( Chinchilla lanigera ): a case series (2017–2020)

The Journal of Veterinary Medical Science

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Iori KOIZUMI¹ 

[1] Koizumi Nest Animal Hospital

关键词: chinchilla;    Chinchilla lanigera;    foreign body;    gastrointestinal disease;    intestinal obstruction;   

DOI  :  10.1292/jvms.22-0104

学科分类：兽医学

来源: Japanese Society of Veterinary Science

【 摘 要 】

We describe a case series of colonic foreign bodies in seven chinchillas. These animals had all shown complete lack of fecal output. Ultrasonography was performed in each case, revealing a hyperechoic foreign body with strong acoustic shadowing in the bowel in 6 of the 7 cases (86%). Foreign bodies were removed under exploratory laparotomy in all cases, with a perioperative survival rate of 71% (5/7). The foreign bodies were extracted from the distal ansa of the ascending colon (n=3), descending colon (n=3), or intermediate part of the ascending colon (n=1). This case series suggests chinchillas are affected by colonic obstructive foreign bodies and surgical intervention may be necessary to pursue better prognosis in cases where medical therapies prove ineffective.

【 授权许可】

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