Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgical treatment and recovery of paraesophageal abscesses in 7 dogs
By Brissot, Hervé N et al.·Published in Veterinary surgery : VS·2012·DAVIES Veterinary Specialists, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Caudal mediastinal paraesophageal abscesses in 7 dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Seven dogs were treated for caudal mediastinal paraesophageal abscesses, which can cause symptoms like regurgitation and fever. The dogs underwent surgery to drain and clean the abscesses, with five receiving additional treatment to help heal the area. Fortunately, all the dogs recovered well and were discharged from the hospital. If your dog shows signs of regurgitation and fever, it's important to consult your veterinarian about the possibility of this condition.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To report clinical, imaging, and surgical findings associated with caudal mediastinal paraesophageal abscesses (CMPA) in dogs and outcome after surgical treatment. STUDY DESIGN: Case series. ANIMALS: Dogs (n = 7) with CMPA. METHODS: Medical records (April 2005-January 2010) were reviewed for dogs with CMPA treated surgically. Retrieved data were signalment, history, clinical findings, diagnostic investigations, surgical findings, surgical procedures performed, and postoperative recovery. Long-term follow-up information was obtained by telephone questionnaire of owners and referring veterinarians. RESULTS: Median sternotomy (5 dogs) or lateral thoracotomy (2 dogs) was used for access to CMPA, which were drained and partially debrided surgically. In 5 dogs, omentalization of the abscess cavity was performed through a diaphragmatic incision. Foreign material was not identified within any abscess. All dogs were discharged from the hospital and had full recovery. CONCLUSIONS: CMPA should be suspected when there is regurgitation and pyrexia associated with a mass or enlargement in the caudal mediastinum. CMPA appears to have a good prognosis after aggressive surgical therapy.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22150504/