Surgical Anatomy of the Esophagus in Cats and Removal of Esophageal Foreign Bodies (Sneeze Spine) Using Laryngoscope Technique-Juniper Publishers
JUNIPER PUBLISHERS - OPEN ACCESS JOURNAL OF DAIRY & VETERINARY SCIENCES Abstract The aim of the work is to present the surgical anatomy of the esophagus in cats. It helps us how to remove foreign bodies (sneeze spine) through endoscopy technique. The current study is carried out on six cadavers cats of both sexes, and different breed, with weight range from 1-3kg and different breeds. They were collected from veterinary clinical in KSA and Syria. We could knowledge about the numerous layers which cover the esophagus and the topography relation with other structures. Clinical signs, radiography endoscopic examination the most important tools of diagnosis of presence a foreign body embedded in the esophagus walls. The foreign body was successfully removed by using alligator forceps under endoscopic guidance. Keywords: Esophagus; Sneeze spine; Laryngoscope. Introduction The anatomy of the esophagus was previously studied in mos...