Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Esophageal disease signs and diagnosis in 33 cats
By Frowde, Polly E et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2011·Davies Veterinary Specialists, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Oesophageal disease in 33 cats.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A group of 33 cats was evaluated for problems with their esophagus after showing symptoms like vomiting and regurgitation. The vets used various tests, including X-rays and endoscopy, to identify issues such as inflammation, blockages, and strictures (narrowing of the esophagus). Interestingly, some cats did not show any symptoms at all. In particular, six cats with strictures had recently taken a medication called doxycycline. The study highlights the importance of thorough diagnostics in understanding and treating esophageal diseases in cats.
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Abstract
A retrospective study was performed to investigate the frequency of identification and characteristics of oesophageal disease in cats, including assessment of the utility of diagnostic techniques and clinical outcome. Thirty-three cats met the inclusion criteria, giving an in-clinic frequency of 33/2894 (approximately 1%) of feline referral cases. Vomiting and/or regurgitation were the most common presenting signs described, although a number of cats (6/33) showed neither. Useful diagnostic modalities included plain radiography, fluoroscopy, barium radiography and endoscopy. A wide range of diseases was reported including congenital disease, oesophagitis, foreign body obstruction, neoplasia, extraluminal compression and hypomotility disorder. Five of six cats with acquired oesophageal strictures had recently received doxycycline per os.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21764618/