Corpi estranei esofagei nel cane: dalla diagnosi alla terapia (seconda parte). Esophageal foreign bodies in the dog: from diagnosis to therapy (second part).

Summary Foreign bodies are one of the main causes for esophageal obstruction in the dog. Gastrointestinal foreign bodies are a severe clinical problem that require a rapid diagnosis and treatment. The aim of this study is to describe the pathophysiology, the clinical presentation and which are the most common types and localizations of gastrointestinal foreign bodies. The article also explains the most appropriate method to diagnose and remove the foreign bodies and the possible complications consequent to removal.