A case of acquired idiopathic megaoesophagus in a dog: the use of sildenafil as treatment
THAI JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE(2021)
摘要
Acquired idiopathic megaoesophagus in dogs is rarely found in Indonesia. In this case report, a dachshund dog was presented with a history of vomiting after eating. Clinical examination, complete blood count, kidney, and liver tests identified only minor dehydration. On observation of the dog after eating, the sign reported as vomiting was confirmed as regurgitation. Radiography and contrast studies identified a significantly dilated oesophagus. With an absence of other clinical abnormalities, the dog was diagnosed with idiopathic megaoesophagus and prescribed treatment with sildenafil twice daily at 0.75mg/kg for five days, along with postural management of feeding. Treatment resulted in cessation of regurgitation and improvement in the dog's condition. This result suggests that sildenafil could be a useful alternative treatment for acquired idiopathic megaoesophagus in dogs.
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Megaoesophagus, dog, regurgitation, dilated oesophagus, sildenafil
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