Cricopharyngeal achalasia in dogs

Authors
Ladlow, J Hardie, RJ
Citation
J. Ladlow et Rj. Hardie, Cricopharyngeal achalasia in dogs, COMP CONT E, 22(8), 2000, pp. 750
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
Journal title
COMPENDIUM ON CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR THE PRACTICING VETERINARIAN
ISSN journal
01931903 → ACNP
Volume
22
Issue
8
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0193-1903(200008)22:8<750:CAID>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
Cricopharyngeal achalasia occurs in young dogs, causing both swallowing and respiratory signs. It occurs when the upper esophageal sphincter fails to open during swallowing, thereby preventing food from entering the proximal esophagus. Careful evaluation of swallowing function and exclusion of other causes of dysphagia are necessary for a diagnosis. Cricopharyngeal myotomy is an effective treatment with few complications.