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December 29, 2020

By Phil Zeltzman, DVM, DACVS, CVJ, Fear Free Certified

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Bone lodged in the esophagus of a four-year-old boxer.

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Question 1: Which answer is correct?
	The esophagus heals poorly because of tangential vascularization.
	The esophagus heals very well, thanks to its close proximity to the heart.
	The esophagus readily separates into two layers.

Question 2: Which answer is wrong?
	Esophagitis can lead to esophageal stricture.
	Trazodone can cause esophageal strictures in dogs.
	Doxycycline can cause esophageal strictures in cats.

Question 3: Which layer of the esophagus is the holding layer?
	The serosa.
	The mucosa.
	The submucosa.