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Cry Baby

Cry Baby
  • Patient:
    Cry Baby, 4-month-old male bull terrier.


  • Presenting complaint:
    Persistent regurgitation of food. A stricture in te esophagus was seen with radiographs taken following a barium swallow. This stricture was located within the chest and just in front of the heart. This is typical of a persistent right aortic arch, a congenital heart defect. Resection of the fibrous persistent ligament (PRAA) and balloon stretching of the region of the esophagus may result in normal ability to swallow food.


  • Endoscopic technique:
    Thoracoscopic dissection and cutting of the ligament combined with flexible endoscopy and balloon dilation of the narrow esophagus.


  • Benefits of using endoscopy:
    Thoracoscopy avoided a major chest surgery in a small and young patient. Only 4 small incisions were required. The ability to see using the scope and camera are superior to traditional surgery.










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