Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in 20 dogs (2012 to 2014)
Muenster M, Hoerauf A, Vieth M (2017)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2017
Journal
Book Volume: 58
Pages Range: 276-283
Journal Issue: 5
DOI: 10.1111/jsap.12646
Abstract
Objectives: To describe the clinical features of canine gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. Materials and Methods: A search of our medical records produced 20 dogs with clinical signs attributable to oesophageal disease, hyper-regeneratory oesophagopathy and no other oesophageal disorders. The clinical, endoscopic and histological findings of the dogs were analysed. Results: The 3-year incidence of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease was 0·9% of our referral dog population. Main clinical signs were regurgitation, discomfort or pain (each, 20/20 dogs) and ptyalism (18/20 dogs). Oesophagoscopy showed no (5/20 dogs) or minimal (13/20 dogs) mucosal lesions. In oesophageal mucosal biopsy specimens, there were hyperplastic changes of the basal cell layer (13/20 dogs), stromal papillae (14/20 dogs) and entire epithelium (9/20 dogs). Eleven dogs received omeprazole or pantoprazole and regurgitation and ptyalism improved in eight and pain diminished in six of these dogs within three to six weeks. Clinical Significance: Our findings suggest that canine gastro-oesophageal reflux disease is a more common clinical problem than hitherto suspected.
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APA:
Muenster, M., Hoerauf, A., & Vieth, M. (2017). Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in 20 dogs (2012 to 2014). Journal of Small Animal Practice, 58(5), 276-283. https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.12646
MLA:
Muenster, M., A. Hoerauf, and M. Vieth. "Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in 20 dogs (2012 to 2014)." Journal of Small Animal Practice 58.5 (2017): 276-283.
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