Veterinary Medicine - August 2007 - (Page 519) 1A study was not necessary. We have included right lateral and ventrodorsal views from a different case as an example of a contrast study in a cat with a linear foreign body (Figures 3A & 3B). 1B Ultrasonography For teaching purposes, an ultrasonographic evaluation was also performed. Ultrasonography helps to evaluate the length and location of the linear foreign body (as evidenced by intestinal plication), degree of peristalsis, and stomach and intestinal wall integrity and thickness. It also helps to rule out free peritoneal fluid, which is an early indicator of bowel perforation and peritonitis. Linear echogenic material and plication were noted within the duodenum extending into the proximal jejunum (Figures 4A & 4B). The stomach and intestinal walls were a normal thickness. Fluid and peristalsis were present in the stomach and duodenum, which are normal findings. An ultrasonogram of normal small intestine is shown for comparison (Figure 5). Because the linear foreign body extended to the jejunum, endoscopic removal was not an option. 1A &1B. Right lateral and ventrodorsal abdominal radiographs of the cat in this report showing plication of the small intestines and fluid opacity within the pylorus. Treatment The cat was anesthetized and prepared for surgery, and an exploratory laparo- tomy was performed. A linear foreign body was palpated in the stomach and extended from the duodenum to the colon (Figure 6). A gastrotomy and two enterotomies were needed to access and remove a cotton string. No complications occurred during surgery or recovery. The cat continued to receive VETERINARY MEDICINE August 2007 519
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Veterinary Medicine - August 2007 Contents A Veterinary Medicine Interview Veterinary Voices Idea Exchange Diagnosis and Treatment of Solar Dermatitis in Dogs Diagnostic Imaging for Linear Foreign Bodies in Cats Overcoming the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges of Canine Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia Ophthalmic drugs: What’s new? CE Form Product Preview Advertiser Index Marketplace/Classifieds Mind Over Miller Veterinary Medicine - August 2007 Veterinary Medicine - August 2007 - (Page Cover1) Veterinary Medicine - August 2007 - (Page Cover2) Veterinary Medicine - August 2007 - (Page 495) Veterinary Medicine - August 2007 - (Page 496) Veterinary Medicine - August 2007 - Contents (Page 497) Veterinary Medicine - August 2007 - Contents (Page 498) Veterinary Medicine - August 2007 - Contents (Page 499) Veterinary Medicine - August 2007 - Contents (Page 500) Veterinary Medicine - August 2007 - Contents (Page 501) Veterinary Medicine - August 2007 - Contents (Page 502) Veterinary Medicine - August 2007 - A Veterinary Medicine Interview (Page 503) Veterinary Medicine - August 2007 - A Veterinary Medicine Interview (Page 504) Veterinary Medicine - August 2007 - A Veterinary Medicine Interview (Page 505) Veterinary Medicine - August 2007 - Veterinary Voices (Page 506) Veterinary Medicine - August 2007 - Veterinary Voices (Page 507) Veterinary Medicine - 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August 2007 - Overcoming the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges of Canine Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia (Page 538) Veterinary Medicine - August 2007 - Overcoming the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges of Canine Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia (Page 539) Veterinary Medicine - August 2007 - Ophthalmic drugs: What’s new? 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