Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran.
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.
Mozaffari,A. A. and Vosough,D. (2007). Idiopathic Megaesophagus in a Goat: Clinical and Radiological Features. Iranian Journal of Veterinary Surgery, 02(4), 94-97.
MLA
Mozaffari,A. A. , and Vosough,D. . "Idiopathic Megaesophagus in a Goat: Clinical and Radiological Features", Iranian Journal of Veterinary Surgery, 02, 4, 2007, 94-97.
HARVARD
Mozaffari A. A., Vosough D. (2007). 'Idiopathic Megaesophagus in a Goat: Clinical and Radiological Features', Iranian Journal of Veterinary Surgery, 02(4), pp. 94-97.
CHICAGO
A. A. Mozaffari and D. Vosough, "Idiopathic Megaesophagus in a Goat: Clinical and Radiological Features," Iranian Journal of Veterinary Surgery, 02 4 (2007): 94-97,
VANCOUVER
Mozaffari A. A., Vosough D. Idiopathic Megaesophagus in a Goat: Clinical and Radiological Features. Iran J Vet Surg, 2007; 02(4): 94-97.
