Aspectos clínicos e radiográficos de caprino com megaesôfago / Clinical and radiographic analyses of a goat with megaesophagus
Arq. bras. med. vet. zootec
;
63(3): 761-764, June 2011.
Article
in Portuguese
| LILACS
| ID: lil-595598
RESUMO
A seven month old female goat showed neck swelling, apathy, appetite and weight loss, restlessness, increased salivation, cough, and regurgitation episodes which occurred post feeding. The animal was evaluated through both clinical and radiographic examinations. Plain radiography was performed and contrasted X-ray was done using barium sulfate. For radiological examination, the lateral projection was used for analysis. The results showed a radiopaque content in the esophageal lumen dorsally positioned to heart with density and appearance similar to the rumen. A dilation of the esophagus was reported and a diagnosis of megaesophagus was made. In conclusion, contrast esophagography must be included in the diagnosis of megaesophagus in goats.
Full text:
Available
Index:
LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Esophagoscopy
/
Esophagus
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Animals
Language:
Portuguese
Journal:
Arq. bras. med. vet. zootec
Journal subject:
Veterinary Medicine
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco/BR
Similar
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS