Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with esophagobronchial fistula causing regurgitation and cough
By Nawrocki, Michael A et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2003·Department of Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Fluoroscopic and endoscopic localization of an esophagobronchial fistula in a dog.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 10-month-old male Chihuahua was brought in because he had been regurgitating and coughing for the past seven months. X-rays showed a problem in the lower part of his esophagus, and further tests confirmed he had an abnormal connection between his esophagus and bronchial tubes, known as an esophagobronchial fistula. The vet used an endoscope to remove foreign material and found an abnormal pouch in the esophagus. After confirming the fistula with a special guidewire, the vet successfully performed surgery to remove it.
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Abstract
A 10-month-old, intact male Chihuahua presented for a 7-month history of regurgitation and coughing. Survey radiographs revealed a soft-tissue opacity within the distal esophagus. A contrast study confirmed the presence of an esophagobronchial fistula. Endoscopic removal of foreign material within the esophagus allowed for visualization of an esophageal diverticulum. Bronchoscopic examination revealed the presence of an abnormal opening in a right caudal tertiary bronchus. Passage of a cardiac guidewire was accomplished, confirming the presence of the fistula and aiding its subsequent surgical removal.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12755199/