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Diagnosis and surgical management of cricopharyngeal achalasia in a dog  

Choi, Hojung (College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University)
Jeong, Seong Mok (College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University)
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Korean Journal of Veterinary Research / v.46, no.1, 2006 , pp. 57-61 More about this Journal
Abstract
A 3-month-old, 2.8 kg, female Cocker spaniel was presented with chronic history of dysphagia since weaning. Video fluoroscopic examination revealed swallowing problems in the upper esophageal sphincters. It was diagnosed as cricopharyngeal achalasia. Cricopharyngeal and thyropharyngeal myectomy was performed. One day after surgical management, normal swallowing movement was observed in the video fluoroscopic examination of the dog. There was no evidence of recurrence for 15 months.
Keywords
cricopharyngeal achalasia; cricopharyngeal myectomy; dog; fluoroscopy; thyropharyngeal myectomy;
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