. Dadd's theory and practice of veterinary medicine and surgery. Veterinary medicine. DISEASES OF THE DIGESTIVE ORGANS. 459 Laceeation of the (Esophagus. This accident very frequently occurs from the objectionable practice of attempting to force a foreign body, such as an apple, potato, or turnip, that the animal has greedily attempted to swal- low, down the oesophagus into a more dilated part of the digestive apparatus, by means of such rude instruments as a whip-stock or common stick, in lieu of a proper instrument, known as a probang. The operator sometimes succeeds in removing the obstruct
. Dadd's theory and practice of veterinary medicine and surgery. Veterinary medicine. DISEASES OF THE DIGESTIVE ORGANS. 459 Laceeation of the (Esophagus. This accident very frequently occurs from the objectionable practice of attempting to force a foreign body, such as an apple, potato, or turnip, that the animal has greedily attempted to swal- low, down the oesophagus into a more dilated part of the digestive apparatus, by means of such rude instruments as a whip-stock or common stick, in lieu of a proper instrument, known as a probang. The operator sometimes succeeds in removing the obstruction, but soon a swelling is observed in the region of the neck. The animal evinces signs of pain, and symptoms of suffocation ensue. In such cases it is evident that the oesophagus is ruptured. The following, from the author's case-book, is introduced in view of showing the folly of forci- bly removing such obstructions: October 10, 1855.—Saw a cow, at Feltonville, the property of Mr. Welch and others. The animal had calved about ten days previous, and done well. Two days after parturition she was purchased by another man for the above party, and driven to her new home. On the way thither she picked up an apple and got choked. The apple was discovered in the upper half of the oesophagus. The attendant tried to manipulate it either one way or the other, but, failing in this, he procured a whip-stock, and forced the foreign body toward the rumen. This induced convulsions, and the subject threw herself violently down, with the whip-stock in her throat. This feat she repeated several times, to the immi- nent danger of limb and life. She shortly, however, recovered, and appeared to do well, and the next day, I believe, was received by the above firm. After a brief space, she appeared to be " ail-. SECTION OF A COW'S STOMACH. Explanation.—1, A portion of the oesopha- gus, or gullet; 2, The terminating portion of the gullet; 3 3, Lining membrane of the first compartment of th
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