Is Megaesophagus Fatal

Unfortunately, with or without treatment, most pets with megaesophagus have a poor prognosis. The potential for complications is quite high. Malnutrition and aspiration pneumonia are the leading causes of death.

What is the life expectancy of a dog with megaesophagus?

However, patients with severe ME may develop weight loss, weakness and often complicated aspiration pneumonia (AP) [3, 5]. The prognosis of ME is poor, and the median survival time has been reported to be 90 days in dogs [7].

Is megaesophagus curable?

Megaesophagus is one of its classical signs though general skeletal muscle weakness is frequently associated. This condition is treatable and often resolvable but special testing is needed to confirm it. Approximately 25% of dogs with acquired megaesophagus have myasthenia gravis.