Esophageal Dysmotility in Small Animals
- Diseases of the Esophagus in Small Animals
- Cricopharyngeal Achalasia in Small Animals
- Dilatation of the Esophagus in Small Animals
- Esophageal Dysmotility in Small Animals
- Esophageal Strictures in Small Animals
- Esophagitis in Small Animals
- Esophageal Foreign Bodies in Small Animals
- Esophageal Diverticula in Small Animals
- Bronchoesophageal Fistula in Small Animals
Young dogs may have a disorder of esophageal dysmotility without overt megaesophagus. Clinical signs can be similar to those of megaesophagus, although some dogs without clinical signs have abnormal motility during an esophagram. In one study in more than half the cases, the condition improved or resolved with age. Terrier breeds were overrepresented. Cats can also have esophageal dysfunction, which can be idiopathic; congenital; or secondary to myasthenia gravis, mediastinal masses, vascular ring anomalies, dysautonomia, and strictures. Many cats improve with medical management such as the use of sucralfate, H2-blockers, and metoclopramide.
- Diseases of the Esophagus in Small Animals
- Cricopharyngeal Achalasia in Small Animals
- Dilatation of the Esophagus in Small Animals
- Esophageal Dysmotility in Small Animals
- Esophageal Strictures in Small Animals
- Esophagitis in Small Animals
- Esophageal Foreign Bodies in Small Animals
- Esophageal Diverticula in Small Animals
- Bronchoesophageal Fistula in Small Animals
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