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was just going to mention reflux........... FAQs -After Surgery | MichVetAnimalHospital.Com
"Causes and treatment of regurgitation after surgery
•The most common cause of regurgitation is reflux of acid from the stomach into the esophagus while your pet is under anesthesia or in the peri-operative time period. Acidic fluid from the stomach causes a chemical irritation of the esophagus, which is called esophagitis. This results in decreased motility of the esophagus so water and food will accumulate. In most cases with appropriate treatment, the mild esophagitis resolves within several days.
•If the esophagitis is severe the esophagus can develop strictures. A stricture is a narrowing of the esophagus due to scar tissue formation and does not allow passage of food down the esophagus, thus the pet has persistent regurgitation. This regurgitation can occur several weeks post-operative and is usually associated with post-operative vomiting or regurgitation but not always. Prompt medical attention to this condition can lead to a good outcome, but may require medical therapy in addition to an endoscopic procedure where the esophagus is dilated at the stricture site with a small balloon catheter.
•Symptomatic treatment of regurgitation caused by esophagitis includes withholding food and water for short periods and then reintroduction of a bland diet (see above), use of acid reducing medication and administering a coating agent such as sucralfate. You should consult a veterinary health care professional if the regurgitation continues for more than a couple of days."
"Causes and treatment of regurgitation after surgery
•The most common cause of regurgitation is reflux of acid from the stomach into the esophagus while your pet is under anesthesia or in the peri-operative time period. Acidic fluid from the stomach causes a chemical irritation of the esophagus, which is called esophagitis. This results in decreased motility of the esophagus so water and food will accumulate. In most cases with appropriate treatment, the mild esophagitis resolves within several days.
•If the esophagitis is severe the esophagus can develop strictures. A stricture is a narrowing of the esophagus due to scar tissue formation and does not allow passage of food down the esophagus, thus the pet has persistent regurgitation. This regurgitation can occur several weeks post-operative and is usually associated with post-operative vomiting or regurgitation but not always. Prompt medical attention to this condition can lead to a good outcome, but may require medical therapy in addition to an endoscopic procedure where the esophagus is dilated at the stricture site with a small balloon catheter.
•Symptomatic treatment of regurgitation caused by esophagitis includes withholding food and water for short periods and then reintroduction of a bland diet (see above), use of acid reducing medication and administering a coating agent such as sucralfate. You should consult a veterinary health care professional if the regurgitation continues for more than a couple of days."
