Balloon Dilation for Antral Pyloric Hypertrophy Syndrome in a Dog

Abstract

A seven-year-old spayed female Miniature dachshund presented with chronic vomiting and body weight loss. X-ray computed tomography and an endoscopic examination revealed obstruction of the passage from the stomach caused by antral pyloric hypertrophy syndrome. Pyloric balloon dilation was performed twice. After the balloon dilation, no clinical signs were observed and the pyloric stenosis improved. More than two years later, the dog has shown no sign of recurrence. Pyloric balloon dilation may be useful for management of dogs with antral pyloric hypertrophy syndrome.