An 11-year-old dog living in a rural area of Italy was evaluated for a persistent cough. Diagnostic imaging findings, combined with the clinical history and physical examination, revealed focal pneumonia, raising suspicion of a vegetal foreign body. Bronchoscopy identified a foreign body (a grasshopper) partially obstructing the left caudal bronchus, and its removal was successfully performed. Insects should be considered potential bronchial foreign bodies in the differential diagnosis.
| Journal | Veterinary Research Communications |
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| Publisher | Springer |
| Publication Date | 2025-04-01 |
| Publication Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 49 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Document Type | Journal Article |
| Print ISSN | 0165-7380 |
| eISSN | 1573-7446 |
| DOI | 10.1007/s11259-025-10687-y |
| NARA Access Coverage | 1977-01-01~Current |
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| Journal Homepage | https://www.springer.com/journal/11259 |
| Publisher Page | Open Publisher Page |