Idiopathic megaoesophagus and intermittent gastro-oesophageal intussusception in a cat

J Small Anim Pract. 2006 Aug;47(8):471-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1748-5827.2006.00024.x.

Abstract

An eight-month-old domestic shorthair cat was presented with chronic vomiting for three months, with an acute increase in frequency during the past two days. A diagnosis of megaoesophagus was made by chest radiography. Diagnostic work-up for megaoesophagus was performed. A gastro-oesophageal intussusception was identified during endoscopy. Medical and nutritional therapy was instituted with a good response to the treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cat Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cat Diseases / diet therapy
  • Cats
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Esophageal Achalasia / diagnostic imaging
  • Esophageal Achalasia / diet therapy
  • Esophageal Achalasia / veterinary*
  • Esophagogastric Junction / pathology
  • Intussusception / diagnostic imaging
  • Intussusception / diet therapy
  • Intussusception / veterinary*
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Treatment Outcome