Acquired megaesophagus is an uncommon cause of regurgitation in dogs. Diagnosis is confirmed by simple or contrast radiographs, endoscopy, tomography, scintigraphy, or magnetic resonance imaging. Esophagography with barium sulphate contrast is the most commonly used method, however, it may be...

The purpose of this literature review was to gather articles and literature about canine megaesophagus, addressing this condition in a solid and clear way, so that veterinarians have a concise theoretical reference on such pathology. Megaesophagus is a disorder of esophageal motility that can be of ...

Megaesophagus affects dogs worldwide but limited information is available regarding its characteristics in the general population of dogs. The objectives of this study were to provide information on a large population of dogs diagnosed with megaesophagus in regards to population characteristics,...

Megaesophagus is a disease characterized by generalized esophageal dilatation, resulting from reduced or absent esophageal motility. It can be congenital or acquired and some common causes are persistent right aortic arch and myasthenia gravis. It can also be secondary to a variety of diseases,...

Dilated cardiomyopathy is characterized by a deficiency in ventricular contraction and it is known that several conditions can occur with low myocardial contractility and consequent dilation of the heart chambers. Hypothyroidism is an endocrinopathy that may be related to decreased muscle...

A 14-year-old intact female Maltese dog weighting 4.84 kg was presented with acute regurgitation. At presentation, the dog was diagnosed with megaesophagus and primary hypothyroidism based on the radiography and thyroid-stimulating hormone stimulation test, respectively. Treatment was initiated...

Background: Nasopharyngeal polyps are benign and inflammatory masses assumed to arise from the middle ear or the eustachian tube with extension into the pharynx. The most common clinical signs associated with nasopharyngeal polyps include respiratory stertor, dyspnea, and otic discharge....

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is the most common neuromuscular disease in dogs and cats. Its clinical manifestations vary depending on their classification, and can be classified asfocal or generalized, and congenital or acquired. It commonly results in megaesophagus and aspiration pneumonia, and it is...

Megaesophagus (ME) is a common esophageal disease in dogs and the prognosis is generally poor, especially with aspiration pneumonia (AP). We retrospectively investigated the clinical features and prognosis of canine ME in Japan. Twenty-eight dogs were included in this study, with the Miniature...

CASE DESCRIPTION: In Latvia in 2014, acquired idiopathic megaesophagus (AIME) was observed in increased numbers of dogs that consumed varieties of 1 brand of dog food. Within 2 years, 253 dogs were affected. In Australia in November 2017, 6 working dogs that consumed 1 diet of another brand of dog...