Laparotomy‐assisted endoscopic removal of gastrointestinal foreign bodies: Evaluation of this technique and postoperative recovery in dogs and cats
Veronica Cola,
Chiara Ferrari,
Sara Del Magno
et al.
Abstract:ObjectiveTo compare the outcome of the laparotomy‐assisted endoscopic removal (LAER) of gastrointestinal foreign bodies (FBs) with traditional enterotomy, and to determine which factors affected the ability to remove FBs.Study designRetrospective observational study.Sample populationDogs and cats (n = 81) with gastrointestinal FBs.MethodsDogs and cats were divided into Group 1 (LAER, n = 40) and Group 2 (Enterotomy, n = 41). The localization and characteristics of the FBs (sharp or blunt; discrete or linear; s… Show more
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