Megaoesophagus in a pet rabbit

A 1-year-old, male, lop-eared rabbit presented for anorexia and weakness. dental trim medical treatment gastrointestinal stasis were implemented. Owners reclaimed the animal after 2 days. Two-weeks later, its condition had worsened, regurgitation was observed. Thoracic radiographs followed by barium contrast oesophagram revealed bronchopneumonia megaoesophagus. computed tomographic examination ruled out any structural compression (tumours, vascular ring anomalies). Treatment with assisted feeding, antibiotics sildenafil started. Increased regurgitations worsening respiratory distress The died 16 days later. At postmortem examination, oesophagus dilated filled food, lungs showed patchy pneumonia lobular consolidation. Generalised muscular atrophy pericardial effusion Histopathological severe broncho- aspiration pneumonia, moderate multifocal muscle degeneration affecting skeletal, lingual oesophageal myocardium. final diagnosis acquired This is first report of megaoesophagus in a rabbit.