RELATÓRIO DE ESTÁGIO CURRICULAR SUPERVISIONADO E TRABALHO DE CONCLUSÃO DE CURSO: "MEGAESÔFAGO CONGÊNITO EM HUSKY SIBERIANO - RELATO DE CASO"

Abstract

Megaesophagus, or esophageal weakness, refers to partial or total esophageal hypomotility and dilation, which can be classified as a primary condition, when it has a congenital or idiopathic origin, and, secondary, when it develops as a result of another disease that has already been diagnosed. pre-established in the animal's organism. The congenital form still does not have its fully clarified cause, however animals with this disorder show characteristic clinical signs, such as, for example, regurgitation, weight loss and voracious appetite, in the first months of life. The most effective diagnosis for megaesophagus is barium contrast radiography, which allows to see mainly the dilation of the organ. In cases where megaesophagus has an idiopathic cause, there is no cure and there is no effective surgical treatment. , have a good quality of life. The present work aims to report a case of congenital megaesophagus in a 2-month-old Siberian Husky dog, which is an uncommon breed for the occurrence of this disease. Radiographic examinations were requested after the clinical examination of the puppy and, with the diagnosis defined, treatment began to change the patient's food management and resolve the condition of bloating that was presented by him.