Intrathoracic oesophageal perforation and secondary pleuropneumonia: Five cases

K. L. Hepworth-Warren; C. M. Wilgenbusch; D. M. Wong; A. J. Fales-Williams; S. A. Wiechert; B. A. Sponseller

doi:10.1111/eve.12279

Intrathoracic oesophageal perforation and secondary pleuropneumonia: Five cases

K. L. Hepworth-Warren
, C. M. Wilgenbusch
, D. M. Wong
, A. J. Fales-Williams
, S. A. Wiechert
, B. A. Sponseller

Veterinary Science

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Abstract

Perforation of the oesophagus is an uncommon event that can occur for a variety of reasons. While cervical ruptures of the oesophagus can be managed successfully, intrathoracic lesions warrant a far worse prognosis. Intrathoracic rupture of the oesophagus can occur spontaneously, with no known history of oesophageal obstruction, and may not be identified until a septic pleuropneumonia develops. This report describes the history, clinical presentation, response to therapy and outcome of 5 cases of intrathoracic oesophageal perforation and secondary septic pleuropneumonia.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	283-290
Number of pages	8
Journal	Equine Veterinary Education
Volume	27
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.12279
State	Published - Jun 1 2015

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Keywords

Choke
Horse
Oesophageal obstruction
Oesophageal perforation
Pleuritis
Pleuropneumonia

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