Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgical repair of an intrathoracic esophageal pulsion diverticulum in a horse.
- Journal:
- Veterinary surgery : VS
- Year:
- 1991
- Authors:
- Ford, T S et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A Morgan weanling colt had a problem with a pouch in his esophagus that was causing him to choke repeatedly. Vets used special imaging tests to find the issue, and then they performed surgery to remove the pouch. After the surgery, the colt was able to eat normally again within six days. Nine months later, he has shown no signs of any further problems.
Abstract
An intrathoracic esophageal pulsion diverticulum causing repeated episodes of esophageal obstruction in a Morgan weanling colt was diagnosed by endoscopy, positive contrast radiography, and pleuroscopy. Surgical excision of the diverticulum alleviated clinical signs, and the horse was able to resume a normal diet by day 6. After 9 months the colt remains asymptomatic.
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