Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Aerodigestive and Esophageal Diseases.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
- Year:
- 2026
- Authors:
- Grobman, Megan
- Affiliation:
- North Carolina State University Department of Clinical Sciences 1060 William Moore Drive Raleigh
Abstract
Aerodigestive disorders (AeroD) encompass a wide range of clinical syndromes, reflecting disruption of the interactions between the respiratory and alimentary tracts. The aerodigestive tract includes the pharynx (nasopharynx, oropharynx, and laryngopharynx), larynx, trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles, esophagus, and esophageal gastric junction. Airway protection (AirPro) remains a key but underrecognized function of the alimentary tract. The esophagus plays an important role in AirPro such that most forms of esophageal disease are considered "AeroD."
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