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12. Diseases of the oesophagus in dogs and cats. Regurgitation and vomitus. Flashcards

1
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causes of oesophagitis

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caustic substances
gastro- oesophageal reflux
motility disorders
megaoesophagus
doxycycline
clindamycin
anaesthesia
froeign body

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clinical signs of oesophagitis

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odynophagia (pain when swallowing)
regurgitation
salivation
food refusal
coughing
fever
dyspnoea

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diagnosis of oesophagitis

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increased WBC
endoscopy
xray

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treatment of oesophagitis

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omeprazole + prokinetics
sucralfate suspension
total parenteral nutrition

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gastro oesophagwal reflux (GOR)
definition

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poor closure of the cardia
inflammation due to HCL, pepsin, trypsin, bile, HCO3

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causes of gastro oesophagwal reflux (GOR)

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delayed gastric emptying
upper airway obstruction
hiatal hernia
anaesthesia
chronic vomiting

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clinical signs of gastro oesophagwal reflux (GOR)

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reverse sneezing
chronic bronchitis
laryngitis
rhinitis
erucation

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diagnosis of gastro oesophagwal reflux (GOR)

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clinical signs - history
endoscopy

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treatment of gastro oesophagwal reflux (GOR)

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low fat diet
H2 receptor blockers
PPI
prokinetics
sucralfate

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what durgs enhance the closure of the cardia

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metoclopramide
erythromycin

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clinical sings of oesophageal foreign body

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regurgitation
salivation
abdominal distension
coughing, fever, dyspnoea

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diagnosis of gastro oesophagwal reflux (GOR)

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clinical signs
thoracic xray
endoscopy
increased WBC

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treatment of oesophageal foreign body

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endoscopic removal
surgery
gastric tubing
euthansia

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types of dysmotility/ oesophageal weakness

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megaoesophagus
partial oesophageal dysmotility
dystonia
diverticulum

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causes of dysmotility/ oesophageal weakness

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idiopathic
muscle atrophy
myasthenia gravis
Autoimmune
post anaesthesia condition
oesophagitis

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clinical signs of dysmotility/ oesophageal weakness

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salivation
cough (bronchopneumonia)
fever
dyspnoea
weight loss

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diagnosis of dysmotility/ oesophageal weakness

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fluroscopy, radiography

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treatment of dysmotility/ oesophageal weakness

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special feeding
PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrotomy)

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Megaoeasophagus definition

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persisten decrease of motility of the oesophagus

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20
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what animal is Megaoeasophagus more common in

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dogs > cats

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cause of Megaoeasophagus

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normally idiopathic
may be caused by laryngeal paralysis
NB to check for aspiration pneumonia

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congenital Megaoeasophagus

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mini schnauzer, great dane, dalmatian
shar pei, irish setter, lb

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clinical signs of congenital Megaoeasophagus

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usually develops during the weaning phase
no treatment
poor porgnosis

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acquired Megaoeasophagus
Primary form

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diagnosis by exclusion
large > toy breeds
treat using Bailey chair; sucralfate + bethanechol

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acquired Megaoeasophagus secondary form
causes

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myasthenia gravis
Addison’s
lead poisoning
oesophagitis
hypothyroidism
neuropathy
snake bit

26
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what is myasthenia gravis

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immune response against Ach receptors
Focal/ generalised
treat with pyridostigmine

27
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Spirocercosis cause

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spirocercosis lupi - nematode
causes parasitic nodules in the oesophagus, aortic aneurysms & spondylitis

28
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clinical signs of Spirocercosis

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regurgitation
vomiting
weight loss
coughing
dyspnoea
sudden death

29
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diagnosis of Spirocercosis

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faecal examination
endoscopy

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treatment of Spirocercosis

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imidacloprid / moxidectin
surgery

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prevention of Spirocercosis

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milbemycin

32
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persistent right aortic arch
definition

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extraluminal compression of the oesophagus by the lig arteriosum
a vascular ring anomaly

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cause of persistent right aortic arch

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congenital
g. shepherds

34
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clinical signs of persistent right aortic arch

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regurgitation
coughing
dyspnoea
weight loss

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diagnosis of persistent right aortic arch

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survey & contrast radiography
endoscopy

36
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differential of persistent right aortic arch

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stricture
intraluminal obstructiontr

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treatment of persistent right aortic arch

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surgery

38
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Regurgitation vs Vomiting
comes from

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Regurgitation - from mouth / pharynx / oesophagus
Vomiting - from stomach / small intestine

39
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Regurgitation vs Vomiting
activity

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Regurgitation - passive, no nausea
Vomiting - active, wretching, heaving

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Regurgitation vs Vomiting
content

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Regurgitation - undigested food, no bile (eating content)
Vomiting - un / digested food, chyme, bile (no eating of content)

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expectoration

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expulsion of material from the respiratory tract

42
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how to distinguish Regurgitation and Vomiting

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history
clinical exam
palpation of distended oesophagus
th. xray
endoscopy
fluroscopy

43
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causes of vomiting

A

metabolic diseases
endocrine diseases
toxins / drugs
dietary causes
abdominal diseases
gastric diseases
small intestine diseases
large intestine diseases

44
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metabolic diseases causing vomiting

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renal disease
hepatobiliary disease
electrolyte / acid base derangements

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endocrine diseases causing vomiting

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hypoadrenocorticism
hyperthyroidism
diabetic ketoacidosis

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toxins / drugs causing vomiting

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heavy metals
ethylene glycol
NSAIDS, AB, chemotherapy

47
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dietary causes causing vomiting

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allergy
intolerance

48
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abdominal diseases causing vomiting

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pancreatitis
peritonitis
neoplasia

49
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gastric diseases causing vomiting

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gastritis
GDV
foreign body
delayed gastric emptying
neoplasia

50
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small intestine diseases causing vomiting

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IBD
obstruction
parasites
neoplasia
infection

51
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large intestine diseases causing vomiting

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constipation
colitis

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history of vomiting patient

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duration
food in vomit > 8hrs after ingestion
acute / chronic

53
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physical exam of vomiting patient

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oral exam
mucosa
cardiac arrhythmia
abdominal palpation
rectal examination

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lab d of patient with vomiting

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CBC
neutrophilic leucocytosis
biochemical tests
acid base status
hyperkalaemia
anaemia
neutropenia
eosinophilia
hypoproteinaemia

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what to see in xray of vomiting patient

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foreign body
distention
displacement
delayed gastric emptying
penetrating ulcers
masses
deep ulceration
pyloric obstruction

56
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symptomatic treatment of vomiting

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antiemetics
fluid therapy
dietary
antacids
protectives

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antiemetics

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maropitant
phenothiazines
metoclopramide
ondansetron

58
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fluid therapy

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0.9% saline
K supplementation

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dietary treatment for vomiting

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NPO for 24hrs
low fat, single protein source, chcicken and rice

60
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antacids

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H2 receptor antagonists - ranitidine
PPI - omeprazole

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protectives

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sucralfate - provide barrier to acid penetration. inactivates pepsin, absorbs bile acids, stimulated PG synthesis
Misoprostol - contraindicated in pregnant animals

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