Name
Medical Management of Esophageal Hyperplasia in 3 Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculi)
Description
Esophageal hyperplasia has been documented in rabbits, and has been associated with reflux, regurgitation, weight loss, and death. The diagnosis has been documented on both CT and post-mortem, but antemortem treatment has not been explored. In this case series, we diagnosed three rabbits with suspected esophageal hyperplasia based on CT. Each rabbit was treated with antacids (ranitidine +/- omeprazole), which resulted in significant improvement in clinical signs. One of the rabbits had near complete remission of esophageal thickening on a recheck CT scan.
Session Type
Lecture (25 Min)