Difference between revisions of "Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery Q&A 14"

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With type II hernias the gastroesophageal junction remains stationery and the gastric fundus herniates through the esophageal hiatus alongside the esophagus.
 
With type II hernias the gastroesophageal junction remains stationery and the gastric fundus herniates through the esophageal hiatus alongside the esophagus.
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The gastrostomy tube provides the additional advantages of allowing nutritional support, bypass of the esophagus and surgery site, and facilitates decompression of the stomach in the early postoperative period. Gas distension, presumably from an inability to belch, can cause discomfort after surgery.
 
The gastrostomy tube provides the additional advantages of allowing nutritional support, bypass of the esophagus and surgery site, and facilitates decompression of the stomach in the early postoperative period. Gas distension, presumably from an inability to belch, can cause discomfort after surgery.
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The prognosis for complete relief of clinical signs is guarded. Review of reported cases shows approximately 25% success, and a mortality rate of 64%.
 
The prognosis for complete relief of clinical signs is guarded. Review of reported cases shows approximately 25% success, and a mortality rate of 64%.
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Revision as of 16:52, 18 October 2011

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An eight-month-old, male English Bulldog is presented with a history of hypersalivation and regurgitation. On physical examination, mild dyspnea is noted. A contrast esophogram is performed and a lateral view radiograph is shown.


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