Megaoesophagus in adult dogs secondary to Australian tiger snake envenomation |
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| Authors: | K HOPPER C BECK RF SLOCOMBE |
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| Institution: | The University of Melbourne Veterinary Clinic and Hospital, Werribee, Victoria. |
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| Abstract: | Four cases of megaoesophagus secondary to tiger snake envenomation are reported. History in all cases suggested megaoesophagus was not present prior to snake envenomation. Diagnosis of megaoesophagus was confirmed by thoracic radiography in all cases. One dog died of respiratory failure. The remaining three dogs recovered, with gradual resolution of clinical signs associated with megaoesophagus. |
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| Keywords: | dog snake bite tiger snake megaoesophagus |
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