Congenital narrowing of the intrapharyngeal opening in a dog with concurrent oesophageal hiatal hernia |
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Authors: | Dvir E Spotswood T C Lambrechts N E Lobetti R G |
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Institution: | Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Private bag X04, Onderstepoort 0110, South Africa. |
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Abstract: | A one-year-old, male, smooth-haired standard dachshund was presented with a history of chronic hypersalivation, dysphagia, puffing of the cheeks on expiration, and inspiratory stridor. Oral examination revealed a moderately thickened tongue radix and that the normal intrapharyngeal opening was obliterated. A 7 mm long, midline palatal slit was the only communication between the naso- and oropharynx. The soft palate was fused to the caudal pharyngeal wall. A concurrent hiatal hernia was diagnosed on thoracic radiographs. The soft palate abnormality was surgically corrected and the hiatal hernia was managed medically. On follow-up evaluations, the clinical signs had markedly improved, and the hiatal hernia was no longer visible on survey thoracic radiographs. |
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