Diagnosis, treatment and outcome of metallic foreign body ingestion in two new world camelids

A 14-year-old alpaca and a 3-year-old llama presented independently with vague symptoms of abdominal discomfort. Bloodwork was unremarkable in the alpaca, but showed signs sepsis llama, ultrasonography normal both animals. Abdominal radiography revealed metallic gastrointestinal foreign body cases. Ventral midline laparotomy performed, bodies were retrieved from C3 compartment proximal duodenum llama. Both camelids received broad-spectrum antimicrobial drugs, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs supportive care. The discharged hospital 16 8 days after surgery, respectively. euthansed due to recumbency unknown aetiology 2 months later, while doing well 4 discharge. This report shows usefulness radiographs presenting unspecific clinical demonstrates that hardware disease should be considered as differential diagnosis.