Surgical repair of an intrathoracic esophageal pulsion diverticulum in a horse.
An intrathoracic esophageal pulsion diverticulum causing repeated episodes of esophageal obstruction in a Morgan weanling colt was diagnosed by endoscopy, positive contrast radiography, and pleuroscopy. Surgical excision of the diverticulum alleviated clinical signs, and the horse was able to resume a normal diet by day 6. After 9 months the colt remains asymptomatic.
Ford
T S
TS
Department of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery, Texas Veterinary Medical Center, College Station 77845-4475.
Schumacher
J
J
Chaffin
M K
MK
Vacek
J
J
Brumbaugh
G W
GW
Crossland
L E
LE
D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000662:veterinary; D000818:Animals; D004936:Diverticulum, Esophageal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D004945:Esophagoscopy / Q000662:veterinary; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006736:Horses; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000662:veterinary; D008297:Male