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==Typical Signalment==
==Typical Signalment==
*Rare in small animals
*More common in dogs than cats
*No important breed or sex predisposition
==Description==
==Description==
A circumscribed sacculation of the oesophageal wall. These can be divided into congenital or acquired. Congenital diverticula are due to a herniation of the mucosa through a muscularis defect. Acquired diverticula can be subdivided into:
A circumscribed sacculation of the oesophageal wall. These can be divided into congenital or acquired. Congenital diverticula are due to a herniation of the mucosa through a muscularis defect. Acquired diverticula can be subdivided into:
*may be subclinical if small
*may be subclinical if small
===Laboratory Tests===
===Laboratory Tests===
Normal
===Diagnostic Imaging===
===Diagnostic Imaging===
'''Survey radiography''': may show an air/soft tissue density next to or involving the oesophagus
'''Contrast radiography''': will show focal dilation or a partial or complete filling of contrast media in the lumen of the oesophagus.
'''Endoscopy''': will confirm the diagnosis
==Treatment==
==Treatment==