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==Treatment==
==Treatment==
===Surgery===
===Surgery===
Complete tumour excision with oesophageal anastomosis is frequently problematic due to difficulties obtaining complete margins and complications of reconstruction. There can also be complications in the healing of particularly the thoracic oesophagus. Oesophageal bouginage can reduce signs such as regurgitation. Oesophagotomy and gastrostomy tubes can also be used for short term palliation.
Complete tumour excision with oesophageal anastomosis is frequently problematic due to difficulties obtaining complete margins and complications of reconstruction. There can also be complications in the healing of particularly the thoracic oesophagus. One study of 6 dogs who underwent partial oesophagectomy due to Spirocerca-related oeophageal sarcomas reported a median survival of 267 days. 5 of the 6 cases also received doxorubcin. Oesophageal bouginage can reduce signs such as regurgitation. Oesophagotomy and gastrostomy tubes can also be used for short term palliation.
===Chemotherapy===
===Chemotherapy===
Rarely reported.
Rarely reported.