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Canine (Golden Retriever) · Radiograph — Abdomen
Presenting complaint
The patient has a known history of dietary indiscretion.
Imaging findings
Multiple mineral opacity foreign bodies are present within the stomach and small intestine. Three foreign bodies are aggregated within the gastric fundus. Two foreign bodies are located in the right ventral abdomen within segments of the small intestine. Mild focal gas distension is present in the intestinal segments surrounding these foreign bodies. A mild reduction in serosal contrast is noted in the mid-abdomen.
Diagnosis
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Gastric and jejunal foreign bodies (rocks)
Highly suspected
- Species
- Canine
- Breed
- Golden Retriever
- Age
- 1 year
- Sex
- Female intact
- Weight
- 32 kg
- Level
- Vet student and tech
What happened with the patient
Patient went to surgery and did well. Three rocks were palpated in the stomach and removed via gastrotomy. Two rocks had made it into the colon by the time the patient went to surgery.
Key take-home points
Sometimes there is a delay between imaging and surgery. When that happens, make sure to do some more imaging immediately prior to surgery, as it can completely change the plan if a small intestinal foreign body has passed into the colon!
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Contributed by
- Oren Ofer
DVM, DVSc, DACVR
30 cases
Educational use only — not clinical advice.
Cite this case
Ofer O. Gastric and jejunal foreign bodies (rocks). Radabase case 048a9434. Retrieved 2026-09-25 from https://www.radabase.vet/case/048a9434-b60a-4422-8e71-85538dc25bad