Lower esophageal sphincter achalasia-like syndrome causing megaesophagus in a cat
Videofluoroscopic documentation of functional obstruction of the LES (ie, LES achalasia-like syndrome) can identify a novel etiology of feline ME. Free-feeding unrestrained VFSS protocols are recommended to allow physiologic assessment of swallowing disorders with no higher risk of aspiration than eating and drinking at home. Recognition of LES achalasia-like syndrome may lead to further study of directed treatments targeting the functional obstruction as has been carried out in humans and dogs.
Authors
- Carol R. Reinero (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6382-5582)
- Megan Grobman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7695-5562)
- Aida I. Vientós‐Plotts (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8146-0580)
- Isabelle Masseau (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7899-9385)
- Charlotte Gerhard
Institutions
- Missouri College (US)
- South Shore Hospital (US)
- Université de Montréal (CA)
- University of Missouri (US)
- Auburn University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/20551169251341055
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.56