Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Laser treatment closes tracheoesophageal fistula in young dog
By Bottero, Enrico et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2019·Department of Interventional Pulmonology and Ear-Nose-Throat Medicine and Surgery, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Diode laser treatment in a case of congenital tracheoesophageal fistula in a young dog.
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Plain-English summary
An 8-month-old female Maremma sheepdog was brought in for a chronic cough that wouldn't go away. The vet diagnosed her with a congenital tracheoesophageal fistula, which is an abnormal connection between the trachea and esophagus. To treat this condition, the vet used a new endoscopic diode laser technique to close the fistula. After the procedure, the dog's cough improved significantly, and she showed no further signs of the issue.
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Abstract
An 8-month-old intact female mixed breed Maremma sheepdog with a history of chronic cough was examined. A diagnosis of congenital tracheoesophageal fistula was made. A novel endoscopic diode laser technique achieved closure of the fistula and resolution of the clinical signs. Our experience has shown that the diode laser technique is an appropriate mode of therapy.
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