Prospective evaluation of an indwelling esophageal balloon dilatation feeding tube for treatment of benign esophageal strictures in dogs and cats.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite multiple dilatation procedures, benign esophageal strictures (BES) remain a recurring cause of morbidity and mortality in dogs and cats.

Objective

Investigate the use of an indwelling Balloon Dilatation esophagostomy tube (B-Tube) for treatment of BES in dogs and cats.

Animals

Nine dogs and 3 cats.

Methods

Animals with BES were recruited for our prospective study. Endoscopic and fluoroscopic evaluation of the esophagus and balloon dilatation were performed under general anesthesia, followed by placement of an indwelling B-Tube. The animals' owners performed twice daily at-home inflations for approximately 6 weeks. Repeat endoscopy was performed before B-Tube removal. Animals were reevaluated for changes in modified dysphagia score (MDS) after

SUBMITTER: Tan DK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5866955 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature