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...

A foreign body in the oesophagus is a common problem of the digestive system in dogs. The most common foreign body is bone or its parts. Balls, toys, wooden sticks, and sharp objects such as needles and hooks can also be found. The oesophagus is mostly situated in thoracic cavity, thus hindering...

A 2.5 months old puppy was examined because of regurgitating at the time of weaning to solid food. The puppy was thin, underweight and had a sparse hair coat and distended abdomen. The cervical esophagus was palpable as a flaccid, air-filled tube in the neck. Cardiac murmurs were not detected on...

The oesophagus is a tubular organ that connects the throat (pharynx) with the stomach. Its main function is to transfer food from the mouth to the stomach. Canine oesophageal diseases are less common in relation to other digestive diseases. They occur as secondary illnesses or as an independent...

Background: Despite multiple dilatation procedures, benign esophageal strictures (BES) remain a recurring cause of morbidity and mortality in dogs and cats. Objective: Investigate the use of an indwelling Balloon Dilatation esophagostomy tube (B-Tube) for treatment of BES in dogs and cats. Animals: ...

Background: Limited data exist describing risk factors for death, and long-term outcomes in dogs with esophageal foreign body (EFB) obstruction. Hypothesis/Objectives: To evaluate short- and long-term outcomes, and analyze risk factors for death in dogs with EFB obstruction. We hypothesized...

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate whether an increased frequency of gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) is more common in large-sized, deep-chested dogs undergoing spinal surgery in sternal recumbency than in small-sized, barrel-chested dogs. Study design: Prospective, cohort study....

Background: Benign esophageal strictures can recur despite multiple dilatation procedures and palliative management can be challenging. Objective: To describe the technique and determine the outcome of esophageal stenting for treatment of refractory benign esophageal strictures (RBES) in dogs....

We here report the diagnosis and surgical outcomes of a cat and three dogs with persistent right aortic arch causing oesophageal enlargement. The chief complaint in all cases was regurgitation just after solid food intake. Barium oesophagographic examinations revealed enlarged oesophaguses cranial...

Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy typically involves performing esophagoscopy, gastroscopy, and duodenoscopy together. In some cases, these procedures may be performed on an individual basis. While esophagoscopy allows evaluation of the oesophagus and can be useful in patients with esophagitis, ...