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A breed predisposition is identified for Weimaraners, Great Danes, Irish Setters and Doberman Pinschers.
 
A breed predisposition is identified for Weimaraners, Great Danes, Irish Setters and Doberman Pinschers.
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The primary clinical sign is regurgitation at weaning. Emaciation and aspiration pneumonia may occur secondarily.
 
The primary clinical sign is regurgitation at weaning. Emaciation and aspiration pneumonia may occur secondarily.
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Prior to surgery, the puppy is fed a liquid or gruel diet (small amounts frequently, from an elevated position) which will pass through the vascular ring.
 
Prior to surgery, the puppy is fed a liquid or gruel diet (small amounts frequently, from an elevated position) which will pass through the vascular ring.
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A large orogastric tube is inserted into the esophagus and passed through the constricted area; any tissue preventing distension is dissected free allowing the tube to pass easily.
 
A large orogastric tube is inserted into the esophagus and passed through the constricted area; any tissue preventing distension is dissected free allowing the tube to pass easily.
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If regurgitation occurs, a barium swallow is repeated to determine the status of the esophagus.
 
If regurgitation occurs, a barium swallow is repeated to determine the status of the esophagus.
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You are presented with a 12-week-old, male Weimaraner puppy with a history of regurgitation noticed shortly after the puppy was purchased from the breeder. On physical examination the puppy is thin but alert and active. The owners report that he does not regurgitate liquids. Survey radiographs of the chest and abdomen are normal. The barium swallow results are shown.


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