Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Vomiting Maltese dog diagnosed with esophageal diverticula by CT scan
By Park, Hyun-Ah et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2012·BK 21 Basic & Diagnostic Veterinary Specialist Program for Animal Diseases and Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, South Korea·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Characteristics of esophageal diverticula using computed tomography and three-dimensional reconstruction in a Maltese dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old female Maltese dog was brought to the vet because she was drooling excessively and vomiting occasionally for over a month. X-rays and a special contrast study showed a large, abnormal pouch in her esophagus. Further imaging with advanced CT scans confirmed that she had large esophageal diverticula, which are pouches that can form in the esophagus. This case is notable because it used advanced imaging techniques to identify the problem. The dog’s treatment plan would depend on the severity of her symptoms and the vet's recommendations.
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Abstract
A 7-year-old intact female Maltese dog was referred with ptyalism and intermittent vomiting but no regurgitation for over 1 month. Survey radiographs including a contrast study revealed a large circular dilated cavity from the carina to the diaphragm. Additionally, multi-detector computed tomography and three-dimensional reconstruction were performed. These images revealed large idiopathic distal esophageal diverticula. This case report represents the first report using multi-detector computed tomography and three-dimensional reconstruction for evaluation of esophageal diverticula in a dog.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22673702/