Balloon dilation of oesophageal strictures in two horses |
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| Authors: | U Reichelt J Hamann C Lischer |
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| Institution: | 1. Equine Clinic, Free University of Berlin, Oertzenweg, Berlin, Germany;2. Veterinary Practice, Demmin, Germany. |
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| Abstract: | Oesophageal strictures in 2 horses with chronic recurrent oesophageal obstruction or choke was diagnosed by endoscopy and contrast radiography. Balloon dilation of the strictures was performed under endoscopic and fluoroscopic guidance. Follow‐up endoscopic and radiological examinations performed 6 weeks after the procedure showed clear dilation of the strictures. Both horses did not have any recurrence during follow‐up periods of 10 and 12 months. |
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| Keywords: | horse oesophageal stricture balloon dilation contrast oesophagogram |
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