Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Vomiting and weight loss after anesthesia in dogs
By Wilson, Deborah V & Walshaw, Richard·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2004·Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Postanesthetic esophageal dysfunction in 13 dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Thirteen dogs developed serious swallowing problems after anesthesia, with ten of them having a narrowing of the esophagus (esophageal stricture). Symptoms included vomiting, regurgitation, and weight loss, with some dogs also coughing and four suffering from aspiration pneumonia, a lung infection caused by inhaling food or liquid. The symptoms lasted anywhere from 17 to 150 days, and it often took a long time for vets to diagnose the issue. Unfortunately, this condition can be severe, and one dog even developed problems despite preventive measures.
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Abstract
Thirteen dogs with postanesthetic esophageal dysfunction were identified; 10 of these animals had esophageal stricture. Regurgitation was noted in six dogs during the inciting anesthetic event. Clinical problems common to all dogs included vomiting/regurgitation and weight loss. Coughing was noted in six dogs, and aspiration pneumonia was present in four of these dogs. The associated mortality rate was 23%. The duration of symptoms ranged from 17 to 150 days, and the diagnosis was often delayed (up to 76 days from onset of clinical signs to diagnosis). Postanesthetic esophageal dysfunction was a debilitating and costly problem that developed in one dog despite current preventative treatment.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15533965/