Esophageal diverticula in Parma wallabies (Macropus parma)

J Zoo Wildl Med. 2009 Mar;40(1):168-73. doi: 10.1638/2008-0039.1.

Abstract

Four adult, wild caught Parma wallabies (Macropus parma) presented with intermittent, postprandial, midcervical swellings. Esophageal diverticula were discovered in the four animals. One of two wallabies was managed successfully with surgery. A third animal died of other causes. The fourth animal died with possible complications from the diverticulum. This is the first published report of esophageal diverticula in macropods.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Diverticulum, Esophageal / complications
  • Diverticulum, Esophageal / diagnosis
  • Diverticulum, Esophageal / surgery
  • Diverticulum, Esophageal / veterinary*
  • Female
  • Macropodidae*
  • Male
  • Treatment Outcome