TY - JOUR
T1 - Hiatal Hernia Repair by Restoration and Stabilization of Normal Anatomy An Evaluation in Four Dogs and One Cat
AU - PRYMAK, CAROLINE
AU - SAUNDERS, H. MARK
AU - WASHABAU, ROBERT J.
PY - 1989/9
Y1 - 1989/9
N2 - Clinical signs of esophageal hiatal hernia in four dogs and one cat included regurgitation, vomiting, hematemesis, hypersalivation, dysphagia, and dyspnea. Thoracic radiographs, esophagram, and fluoroscopy were used to demonstrate cranial displacement of the esophagogastric junction and part of the stomach through the esophageal hiatus. Other findings included megaesophagus, esophageal hypomotility, gastroesophageal reflux, and pneumonia. Medical therapy failed to resolve the clinical signs. Reduction in size of the esophageal hiatus, fixation of the esophagus to the diaphragmatic crus (esophagopexy), and a left fundic gastro‐pexy were performed. Surgical results were considered good to excellent.
AB - Clinical signs of esophageal hiatal hernia in four dogs and one cat included regurgitation, vomiting, hematemesis, hypersalivation, dysphagia, and dyspnea. Thoracic radiographs, esophagram, and fluoroscopy were used to demonstrate cranial displacement of the esophagogastric junction and part of the stomach through the esophageal hiatus. Other findings included megaesophagus, esophageal hypomotility, gastroesophageal reflux, and pneumonia. Medical therapy failed to resolve the clinical signs. Reduction in size of the esophageal hiatus, fixation of the esophagus to the diaphragmatic crus (esophagopexy), and a left fundic gastro‐pexy were performed. Surgical results were considered good to excellent.
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U2 - 10.1111/j.1532-950X.1989.tb01106.x
DO - 10.1111/j.1532-950X.1989.tb01106.x
M3 - Article
C2 - 2815556
AN - SCOPUS:0024724656
SN - 0161-3499
VL - 18
SP - 386
EP - 391
JO - Veterinary Surgery
JF - Veterinary Surgery
IS - 5
ER -