Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Paraoesophageal hiatal hernia and megaoesophagus in a three-week-old Alaskan malamute.
- Journal:
- The Journal of small animal practice
- Year:
- 2005
- Authors:
- Kirkby, K A et al.
- Affiliation:
- VCA Veterinary Specialists of Northern Colorado · United States
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
Paraoesophageal hiatal hernia was diagnosed in a three-week-old Alaskan malamute. Reduction of the hernia was followed by an oesophagopexy and a bilateral gastropexy. During the early postoperative period, the puppy continued to have signs that were thought to be related to a concurrent megaoesophagus. At nine months of age the dog had gained weight and was well except for occasional episodes of regurgitation. These episodes responded well to medical therapy, and at the time of writing the dog had not required further treatment.
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