Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Partial esophagus removal surgery for esophageal tumors in 6 dogs
By Ranen, Eyal et al.·Published in Veterinary surgery : VS·2004·Department of Surgery·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Partial esophagectomy with single layer closure for treatment of esophageal sarcomas in 6 dogs.
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Plain-English summary
A group of six dogs with tumors in their esophagus underwent surgery to remove the masses. The procedure involved making an incision in the chest, removing the tumors, and closing the area with a single layer of stitches. After surgery, all the dogs recovered well without major complications. Most of the dogs received chemotherapy afterward, and while five had a good quality of life for several months, one dog lived for 20 months post-surgery. This surgical method proved to be effective and safe for treating esophageal tumors in dogs.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To report partial esophagectomy (PE) as a treatment for esophageal sarcoma in dogs. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective study (2000-2002). ANIMALS: Six dogs with caudal thoracic esophageal tumors. METHODS: Medical records of 6 dogs that had surgical removal of esophageal tumors were reviewed. Signalment, medical history, physical examination results, complete blood count, surgical procedure, tumor classification, postoperative treatment, and complications were retrieved. RESULTS: Esophageal masses were approached by thoracotomy and esophagotomy on the side opposite the mass, removed with 1 cm margins by full thickness excision, and the defects closed with a single layer of interrupted sutures. All dogs recovered rapidly without major complications. Tumors were fibrosarcoma (3 dogs), undifferentiated sarcoma (1), and osteosarcoma (2). Five dogs were administered doxorubicin chemotherapy after surgery. Good quality of life was observed postoperatively in 5 dogs until deterioration necessitated euthanasia; survival ranged from 2-16 months. The remaining dog was alive, 20 months after surgery. CONCLUSIONS: Partial esophagectomy and closure using 1 suture layer, was an effective, simple, and safe technique for removal of sarcomas of the distal thoracic esophagus. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Removal of esophageal masses by partial esophagectomy can be used reliably as a method of esophageal surgery.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15230849/