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Halangan objek asing gastrousus

Also known as: Objek tertelan

Objek asing gastrousus ialah objek yang tertelan dan tersangkut dalam perut atau usus serta menghalang laluan makanan, biasa pada anjing yang mengunyah atau menelan objek bukan makanan. Halangan menyebabkan muntah, kesakitan dan, jika lengkap, kerosakan pada dinding usus. Objek asing berbentuk linear seperti tali amat berbahaya. Banyak kes memerlukan pembuangan melalui pembedahan atau endoskopi.

Quick facts

Type:
Injury
Typical onset:
Acute
Body systems:
Gastrointestinal, Stomach, Intestine
Affected species:
CAT, DOG, FERRET, HORSE

Sources & references

  • Merck Veterinary Manual — Covers foreign-body and linear obstruction, imaging diagnosis, and endoscopic or surgical removal.
  • VCA Animal Hospitals — Owner reference on gastrointestinal foreign bodies and when surgery is needed.

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