Megaesophagus and aspiration pneumonia secondary to gastric ulceration in a foal

A 3-month-old foal with a history of persistent fever and leukocytosis was found to have pneumonia, ulceration of the squamous portion of the stomach, and dilatation of the distal portion of the esophagus. The foal was euthanatized and necropsied. The distal portion of the esophagus was severely dil...

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Published in:	Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Vol. 192; no. 3; p. 381
Main Authors:	Murray, M J, Ball, M M, Parker, G A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-02-1988
Subjects:	Animals Esophageal Achalasia - pathology Esophageal Achalasia - veterinary Horse Diseases - etiology Horse Diseases - pathology Horses Male Pneumonia, Aspiration - etiology Pneumonia, Aspiration - veterinary Stomach Ulcer - complications Stomach Ulcer - pathology Stomach Ulcer - veterinary
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Summary:	A 3-month-old foal with a history of persistent fever and leukocytosis was found to have pneumonia, ulceration of the squamous portion of the stomach, and dilatation of the distal portion of the esophagus. The foal was euthanatized and necropsied. The distal portion of the esophagus was severely dilated, and there was severe ulceration and mural thickening of the stomach at the cardia. Because of the severe gastric ulceration and mural thickening, the gastroesophageal junction was fixed in an open position, permitting gastroesophageal reflux. The megaesophagus and pneumonia were considered to have resulted from chronic gastroesophageal reflux.
ISSN:	0003-1488