Canine (French Bulldog) · Fluoroscopy — Thorax, Abdomen
- Species
- Canine
- Breed
- French Bulldog
- Age
- 1.5 years
- Sex
- Male neutered
- Weight
- 12.7 kg
- Level
- Radiologist
Presenting complaint and brief history
Presented for brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome consultation and evaluation of chronic regurgitation during excitement. An overly long soft palate had been previously observed during intubation.
Diagnosis
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Sliding hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux
Confirmed
Imaging findings
Multiple episodes of large-volume gastroesophageal reflux propelling gastric content cranially to the thoracic inlet. Intermittent mild to moderate cranial displacement of the stomach through the esophageal hiatus is observed during reflux events.
Key take-home points
Sliding hiatal hernia in brachycephalic dogs is often dynamic and better detected using videofluoroscopy rather than static thoracic radiography.
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Contributed by
- Oren Ofer
DVM, DVSc, DACVR
49 cases
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Cite this case
Ofer O. Sliding hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux. Radabase case c386e3fe. Retrieved 2026-10-29 from https://www.radabase.vet/case/c386e3fe-be28-41aa-9870-dfa082be6a27
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