Recurrent Esophageal Obstruction and Dysphagia due to a Brainstem Melanoma in a Horse

Esophageal obstruction due to a trichobezoar in a cow.

Dysphagia Due to Anterior Cervical Spine Osteophyte: A Case Report

Introduction: Degenerative changes of the cervical spine are more common in elderly, but anterior cervical osteophytes that cause problems in swallowing are rare. The most common cause of this problem is DISH disease (diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis). Trauma is also suggested as a potential cause in osteophyte formation. Case Report: We report a rare case of anterior cervical osteop...

A Rare Case of Intestinal Obstruction due to Taenia Saginata

Intestinal obstruction may be duo to various mechanical or functional reasons. Worms, especially Ascaris worms are one of the mechanical reasons of intestinal obstruction. Obstruction due to Taenia saginata is a rare phenomenon. Here we report a case of intestinal obstruction due to Taenia saginata infection in a 30 year-old male patient undergoing laparatomy with the diagnosis of intestinal ob...

Esophageal Perforation Due to Nasogastric Tube Insertion: A Case Report

Introduction: A Nasogastric (NG) tube insertion is a common technique in all neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). In some cases, NG insertion in infants with friable esophageal tissues may lead to some adverse side-effects, although such problems are not commonly seen. Esophageal perforation is a rare but known complication associated with this procedure. Methods: An infant (first child), we...

esophageal stenosis and obstruction due to chemotherapy: report of a rare case

a 12 year old child with liodgkin's disease and having received 12 courses of chemotherapy, was referred to thin center with esophageal obstruction. after having performed the necessary investigations, a decision was made to undertake surgery. after surgery, the patient recovered completely and presently enjoys a heallhv life.