STRICTURE AND MEGAESOPHAGEAL IN LOCAL CATS

Abstract

The esophagus is part of the digestive system which is between the oropharynx and the stomach of the animal. The condition characterized by reduced or absent esophageal motility is called megaesophagus. Megaesophagus causes accumulation of ingesta, dilatation of the esophageal lumen, and regurgitation of feed (which is often mistaken for vomiting by cat owners). The aim of this study was to treat a female cat, 9 months old, weighing 3.2 kg was diagnosed with stricture and megaesophagus. The cat was brought in with vomiting several times after eating since seven days after the ovariohysterectomy surgery. Clinical examination showed that the cat experienced regurgitation and increased respiratory rate. Supporting examinations such as a complete hematological examination were carried out with the result leukocytosis. Radiographic examination in the form of x-rays show that there is stricture and dilatation in the esophageal area. Cats are handled by feeding them with an upright position for about 20-30 minutes. Treatment is by administering the antibiotic cefotaxime sodium (Cefotaxim sodium®, PT. Dankos Farma, Jakarta, Indonesia) intravenously at a dose of 20 mg/kg IV two times a day, administering the anti-inflammatory drug Dexamethasone at a dose of 0.125 mg/kg by injection, administering antiemetic drugs Ondansetron 0.2 mg/kgBW intravenously and Ranitidine HCl at a dose of 2 mg/kgBW intravenously. The cat's condition did not show any improvement during the treatment which was carried out after 7 days, therefore it was decided that euthanasia would be the best choice.