Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Puppy Labrador with congenital esophagus narrowing and regurgitation
By Kopke, Matthew A et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2021·School of Veterinary Science·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Videofluoroscopy, CT angiography, and ultrasonography of congenital esophageal stenosis in a Labrador retriever.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 7-week-old Labrador retriever was brought in because it was suddenly regurgitating food after switching from liquid to solid meals. Tests showed that the dog had a serious narrowing of the esophagus, which was likely causing the regurgitation. Unfortunately, the owners decided to euthanize the dog due to concerns about complications like aspiration pneumonia. A postmortem examination confirmed that the dog had a congenital condition affecting the esophagus, which is similar to a condition seen in humans.
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Abstract
A 7-week-old Labrador retriever presented for further investigation into acute onset regurgitation, following weaning from liquid to solid food. A videofluoroscopic swallow study demonstrated a severe, focal esophageal dilation in the mid-cervical region, with marked luminal narrowing distally. Computed tomography with angiography revealed esophageal stenosis, extending from C4-T2, secondary to circumferential esophageal wall thickening. With the concern for development of secondary aspiration pneumonia, the owners elected to euthanize the dog and consented to postmortem examination. A diagnosis of segmental, cervical esophageal muscular hypertrophy was made on necropsy, consistent with the fibromuscular thickening type of congenital esophageal stenosis reported in humans.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30590864/