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"Dixie" is a 4 ½ year-old spayed female Rottweiler who was originally presented to the emergency service of the Faculté de médecine vétérinaire, University of Montreal, for signs of retching, regurgitation, weight loss, and bloating of the stomach.
She was ultimately diagnosed with two esophageal strictures, as well as gastric dilation and volvulus. The esophageal strictures developed secondary to an esophagitis which occurred following an episode of regurgitation during general anesthesia while undergoing a surgical procedure a few weeks previously.
"Dixie" underwent a surgery called gastropexy where a gastric (stomach) tube was placed in order to feed "Dixie". Balloon dilation of the esophagus was attempted on six occasions, however, the affected areas would restricture within a week of each procedure despite feeding her a liquid diet and administering numerous medications. Two biodegradable esophageal stents (prosthetic device) were placed in an attempt to keep the esophagus open and prevent it from retricturing, however, these failed as well. A permanent esophageal stent was placed in the Fall 2008 and "Dixie" has been doing well since. She is now able to eat kibble and she is bright and alert and extremely active. Although she will likely require certain medications for the remainder of her life, "Dixie" and Mrs. Desjardins have regained an excellent quality of life.
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