Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgery and recovery after esophageal tumor in a Maltese dog
By Lee, Seungju et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2020·Department of Veterinary Surgery, South Korea·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Transhiatal esophagogastric anastomosis and postoperative monitoring of thoracic esophageal leiomyosarcoma in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 12-year-old Maltese dog was brought to the vet because he was severely regurgitating. Tests revealed a tumor in his esophagus, which was diagnosed as leiomyosarcoma. The dog underwent successful surgery to remove the mass, and his regurgitation improved significantly afterward. Unfortunately, he passed away 25 days later, likely due to complications from the surgery. It's important for pet owners to know that careful surgical techniques are crucial to prevent issues like strictures in the esophagus after such procedures.
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Abstract
A 12-year-old Maltese dog was referred to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Konkuk University because of severe regurgitation. Radiography, ultrasonography, and computed tomography showed a mass in the thoracic esophagus. Localization of the tumor, its extraluminal nature, the positioning and involvement of the stomach, and the lack of diffuse metastasis to the lung were factors considered when developing a surgical plan. A successful surgical procedure was performed. The final diagnosis was leiomyosarcoma. Following surgery, clinical signs were significantly reduced and postoperative complications were not observed. The dog died 25 days after surgery; we suspected that the death was due to postoperative stricture. Key clinical message: Surgical approaches that prioritize maintenance of low tension on the thoracic esophagus are important to prevent arrhythmia, bradycardia, and ventricular premature complex during esophagogastric anastomosis. In dogs with a small esophageal lumen anastomosis may lead to postoperative stricture.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32255826/