Esophageal Fistula Basic Information Definition Permanent opening of esophagus draining to the skin surface Epidemiology Risk Factors • Esophageal rupture • Esophageal surgery Associated Conditions and Disorders Esophageal fistula may occur after esophageal surgery (failure of an esophagostomy incision to heal appropriately) or after esophageal rupture. Clinical Presentation History, Chief Complaint A chronic draining tract at the skin surface overlying the esophagus from which saliva and food drains Physical Exam Findings Affected horses are usually normal apart from the presence of the draining tract. In the case of large fistulae, signs of dehydration and weight loss may occur. There may be localized cellulitis or swelling of the neck and excoriation of the skin around the fistula. Etiology and Pathophysiology • Inappropriate healing after esophageal perforation • Inappropriate healing after esophageal surgery (esophagotomy)< div class='tao-gold-member'> Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Aggressive Stallion Behavior Aflatoxin Toxicosis Biliary Atresia Black Widow Spider Toxicosis Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Clinical Veterinary Advisor The Horse Jul 24, 2016 | Posted by admin in SMALL ANIMAL | Comments Off on Esophageal Fistula Full access? Get Clinical Tree
Esophageal Fistula Basic Information Definition Permanent opening of esophagus draining to the skin surface Epidemiology Risk Factors • Esophageal rupture • Esophageal surgery Associated Conditions and Disorders Esophageal fistula may occur after esophageal surgery (failure of an esophagostomy incision to heal appropriately) or after esophageal rupture. Clinical Presentation History, Chief Complaint A chronic draining tract at the skin surface overlying the esophagus from which saliva and food drains Physical Exam Findings Affected horses are usually normal apart from the presence of the draining tract. In the case of large fistulae, signs of dehydration and weight loss may occur. There may be localized cellulitis or swelling of the neck and excoriation of the skin around the fistula. Etiology and Pathophysiology • Inappropriate healing after esophageal perforation • Inappropriate healing after esophageal surgery (esophagotomy)< div class='tao-gold-member'> Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Aggressive Stallion Behavior Aflatoxin Toxicosis Biliary Atresia Black Widow Spider Toxicosis Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Clinical Veterinary Advisor The Horse Jul 24, 2016 | Posted by admin in SMALL ANIMAL | Comments Off on Esophageal Fistula Full access? Get Clinical Tree
