A Spitz dog named Bibi

A Spitz dog named Bibi was brought to Veterinarium with a chicken pelvic bone lodged in the cardia region of the esophagus for several days. Prolonged mechanical irritation had caused significant damage to the esophageal mucosa, posing a serious, life-threatening risk to the patient. Therefore, an immediate endoscopic intervention was planned, specifically the evacuation of the foreign body via gastroscopy.

Gastroscopy revealed that the foreign body was firmly lodged in the cardia and was causing severe esophageal injury. During the procedure, Bibi developed spontaneous pneumothorax, a rare but potentially life-threatening complication.

Due to the patient’s critical condition, the veterinary team decided to remain in the clinic overnight to provide intensive monitoring and appropriate therapy. By early morning, Bibi’s condition had stabilized, and the anesthesiologist, who had been monitoring the patient throughout the night, eventually fell asleep next to him.

As a result of intensive care and timely, professional intervention, Bibi made a full recovery and is currently in excellent health.
This case once again highlights the crucial importance of timely diagnosis and endoscopic or surgical evacuation of foreign bodies lodged in the esophagus. Even in the presence of complications, rapid intervention, intensive care, and coordinated teamwork can ensure the patient’s survival and full recovery.

The gastroscopy and thoracic drainage were performed by Lasha-Giorgi Japaridze, Head of the Surgical Department at Veterinarium. Anesthesia management and overnight patient monitoring were provided by Natia Robakidze, the clinic’s anesthesiologist.