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. 2002 Jan;66(1):55-9.

Benign esophageal stricture in the dog and cat: a retrospective study of 20 cases

Katerina K Adamama-Moraitou  1 , Timoleon S Rallis, Nikitas N Prassinos, Apostolos D Galatos
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Benign esophageal stricture in the dog and cat: a retrospective study of 20 cases

Katerina K Adamama-Moraitou et al. Can J Vet Res. 2002 Jan.

Abstract

Twenty animals with benign esophageal strictures are presented. Most of the esophageal strictures were thought to be related to gastroesophageal reflux during ovariohysterectomy and were located at the distal portion of the thoracic esophagus (caudal to the base of the heart). For the dilation procedure, the endoscope tip or a balloon catheter was used and the outcome was generally considered to be good. The endoscope tip was an adequate instrument for dilation in some cases.

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Figure 1. Endoscopic photo of a bone lodged in the esophagus of a dog (case 11).
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Figure 2. Endoscopic view of an esophageal stricture, demonstrating small diameter of the esophageal lumen just cranial to lower esophageal sphincter.
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Figure 3. Endoscopic view of the esophageal mucosa after bone retrieval (case 11). Note the extensive erosions and necrosis of the esophageal mucosa.
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Figure 4. Endoscopic view of a balloon dilator in an esophageal stricture.
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Figure 5. A dilated esophageal stricture (2nd procedure).
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