Use of gastrotomy to relieve esophageal obstruction in a horse |
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| Authors: | J A Orsini N Dikes A Ruggles C Charlton R Perry |
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| Institution: | Department of Clinical Studies, School of Veterinary Medicine, New Bolton Center, Kennett Square, PA 19348. |
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| Abstract: | Esophageal obstruction of 1 week's duration in a gelding was diagnosed by contrast radiography and esophagoscopy. A food bolus was found at the junction of the caudal thoracic portion of the esophagus and the cardia. A gastrotomy was performed through a cranial abdominal incision and a phytobezoar was manually broken down and removed. The gelding was started on complete pellet food and water on the fifth day after surgery. The horse remained clinically normal more than 1 year after surgery. |
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