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mbo · 09-04-2006, 07:26 AM

Hi There! I have a 5 mo yorkie, Deus, who two weeks ago had surgery to remove a piece of crab shell he had swallowed. The surgery removed 3 cm of his esophagus. He has survived the surgery and has improved through lots of tender care and feeding through a stomach tube. As per my vet's instruction, I am introducing food by mouth (watered down prescription a/d food). He did well for a few days, but is now vomiting and drooling. He is keeping some down and acting more like his old self (except for the vomiting and drooling). I return to the vet on Thursday for follow-up and he has described the options of another scope to look for stricture or the possibility that Deus will have to continue with the feeding tube indefinitely. Has anyone ever experienced this situation?

09-04-2006, 07:26 AM	#1
mbo YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lafayette Posts: 4	Esophagus - Stricture Hi There! I have a 5 mo yorkie, Deus, who two weeks ago had surgery to remove a piece of crab shell he had swallowed. The surgery removed 3 cm of his esophagus. He has survived the surgery and has improved through lots of tender care and feeding through a stomach tube. As per my vet's instruction, I am introducing food by mouth (watered down prescription a/d food). He did well for a few days, but is now vomiting and drooling. He is keeping some down and acting more like his old self (except for the vomiting and drooling). I return to the vet on Thursday for follow-up and he has described the options of another scope to look for stricture or the possibility that Deus will have to continue with the feeding tube indefinitely. Has anyone ever experienced this situation?