10 Questions
What is the primary reason that the esophagus does not heal as readily as other areas of the GI tract?
Decreased vascularity and lack of serosal layer
What are the common clinical signs of esophageal disease in animals?
Ptyalism, regurgitation, coughing, dysphagia, weight loss
What is the most common location for esophageal foreign bodies to lodge in animals?
Thoracic inlet
What is the preferable method for treating esophageal foreign bodies in animals?
Endoscopic removal
Which insults can lead to the development of esophageal strictures in animals?
Previous esophageal surgery, esophagitis, neoplasia
Which breed is predisposed to cricopharyngeal achalasia?
Cocker Spaniels
What is the most common cause of vascular ring anomalies in dogs?
Persistent right aortic arch
What imaging technique is typically useful in diagnosing vascular ring anomalies?
Radiographs
Which breed is predisposed to hiatal hernia?
Shar-peis
What is the typical treatment for cricopharyngeal achalasia?
Cricopharyngeal myectomy
This quiz covers esophageal diseases and their associated symptoms in animals. It discusses how the esophagus differs from other areas of the gastrointestinal tract in terms of healing and vascularity.
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