Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Megaesophagus causing regurgitation in two cats
By Hoenig, M et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1990·Department of Physiology, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Megaesophagus in two cats.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
Two cats were diagnosed with megaesophagus, a condition that causes them to regurgitate their food. One of the cats also had breathing problems. X-rays showed that their esophagus was enlarged and filled with gas, and tests indicated that their esophagus wasn't moving food properly. Unfortunately, the outlook for cats with megaesophagus is not very promising, and it's advised that they should not be bred since the condition may be inherited.
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Abstract
Megaesophagus was diagnosed in 2 cats. Both had a history of regurgitation, and one was dyspneic. Radiography of the thorax and abdomen revealed generalized megaesophagus and gastric distention with gas. There was no esophageal motility during fluoroscopic observation. The prognosis for cats with megaesophagus is guarded. Although they may be satisfactory pets, cats with this condition should not be used for breeding because the condition is believed to be inherited through recessive genes.
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