@article { author = {Mozaffari, Ali Asghar and Vosough, Dariush}, title = {Idiopathic Megaesophagus in a Goat: Clinical and Radiological Features}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Veterinary Surgery}, volume = {02}, number = {4}, pages = {94-97}, year = {2007}, publisher = {Iranian Veterinary Surgery Association (IVSA)}, issn = {2008-3033}, eissn = {2676-6299}, doi = {}, abstract = {Case Description- A 2-years-old female Iranian cross-breed goat with a history of chronic anorexia and intermittent regurgitation after eating food or drinking water was referred to the Veterinary Clinic. Clinical Findings- In clinical examination, persistent fever, swelling of distal portion of the neck, clinical evidence of laryngeal and pharyngeal dysfunction was detected. Treatment and Outcome- A fiberoptic endoscopic examination and positive-contrast radiography revealed megaesophagus. The animal was not treated because of postoperative complications. Clinical Relevance- Megaesophagus is a dilatation and atony of the body of the esophagus which occurs sporadically in animals and rarely in ruminants.}, keywords = {}, url = {https://www.ivsajournals.com/article_66770.html}, eprint = {https://www.ivsajournals.com/article_66770_6fccc551a21130e47fada64b752324f3.pdf} }