Abstract
Aspiration of a dental calculus, with lodgement of the calculus in a mainstem bronchus, was identified in a dog after dental prophylaxis. The calculus was located by use of radiography and bronchoscopy, and was removed via thoracotomy. Aspiration is a possible complication of dental prophylaxis. Endotracheal intubation with a properly inflated cuff, and thoroughly rinsing the oral cavity after prophylaxis, may avoid this and similar complications.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Bronchi
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Dental Calculus / veterinary*
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Dental Prophylaxis / adverse effects
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Dental Prophylaxis / veterinary*
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Dog Diseases / etiology*
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Dogs
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Female
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Foreign Bodies / complications
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Foreign Bodies / surgery
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Foreign Bodies / veterinary*
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Lung
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Pneumonia, Aspiration / etiology
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Pneumonia, Aspiration / veterinary*
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Postoperative Complications / drug therapy
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Postoperative Complications / etiology
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Postoperative Complications / veterinary
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Staphylococcal Infections / drug therapy
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Staphylococcal Infections / etiology
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Staphylococcal Infections / veterinary