Gastro‐oesophageal resection and anastomosis for an oesophageal leiomyoma in a dog. Issue 2 (5th April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chen, Carolyn; Cook, Matthew; Lumbrezer‐Johnson, Sarah; Hostnik, Eric; Selmic, Laura E.
• Is Part Of: Veterinary record case reports. Volume 9:Issue 2(2021)
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• Publication Date: 2021-04-05
• Subjects: dogs -- gastrointestinal -- neoplasia -- oncology -- soft tissue surgery; Veterinary medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Veterinary medicine -- Periodicals; 636.08905
• DOI: 10.1002/vrc2.71
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2052-6121

Abstract

Abstract: An 11‐year‐old female spayed golden retriever was presented for a second opinion regarding a recently diagnosed distal oesophageal mass. The dog had a history of chronic post‐prandial regurgitation. Physical examination and laboratory work yielded no significant findings. Thoracic radiographs revealed no significant findings other than equivocal cardiomegaly. A fluoroscopic barium swallow study and computed tomography scans of the chest and abdomen were performed, revealing an approximately 2.5 cm mass at the level of the lower oesophageal sphincter. A gastro‐oesophageal resection and anastomosis was performed and histopathology of the mass was consistent with leiomyoma, excised with complete margins. The dog recovered uneventfully and was discharged from the hospital 3 days after surgery. The dog was doing well 5 months after surgery, with an acceptable quality of life and mild, intermittent regurgitation episodes.