Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Megaesophagus in the horse. A short review of the literature and 18 own cases.
- Journal:
- The veterinary quarterly
- Year:
- 2002
- Authors:
- Broekman, L E M & Kuiper, D
- Affiliation:
- Veterinary Centre Northern Netherlands · Netherlands
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Megaesophagus is a condition where the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach, becomes enlarged and doesn't work properly. This review looked at various cases of megaesophagus in horses, discussing how common it is, what might cause it, and how it can be diagnosed. It included information on the age, breed, and sex of affected horses, as well as their clinical history and prognosis. The study summarized findings from both published cases and 18 new cases the authors observed. Overall, the review aimed to provide a clearer understanding of megaesophagus in horses, but it does not specify the outcomes of the cases discussed.
Abstract
After giving a descriptive definition of megaesophagus attention is paid to the occurrence, the possible causes and pathogeneses, the clinical history and diagnosis, age, breed and sex of the horses with megaesophagus, and the prognosis. The most important characteristics of megaesophagus are summarized in two tables referring to 11 cases published in the literature and 18 own cases. Finally some conclusions based on published as well as not published own cases are given.
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