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Megaesophagus in two cats.

M Hoenig1, M B Mahaffey, P G Parnell

  • 1Department of Physiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens 30602.

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|March 1, 1990
PubMed
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Megaesophagus in cats causes regurgitation and breathing difficulties. This esophageal motility disorder has a guarded prognosis and is likely inherited, so affected cats should not be bred.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Comparative Pathology

Background:

  • Megaesophagus is a condition characterized by abnormal dilation of the esophagus.
  • Clinical signs can include regurgitation and dyspnea.
  • Diagnosis often involves radiographic and fluoroscopic evaluation.