Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgery to treat voice box paralysis in 88 dogs and long-term results
By Zikes, Cynthia & McCarthy, Timothy·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2012·Surgical Specialty Clinic, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Bilateral ventriculocordectomy via ventral laryngotomy for idiopathic laryngeal paralysis in 88 dogs.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
Eighty-eight dogs with breathing problems due to idiopathic laryngeal paralysis (a condition affecting the voice box) underwent a surgical procedure called bilateral ventriculocordectomy. After the surgery, most dogs showed significant improvement, with 93% of owners reporting satisfactory results. While a few dogs experienced complications like aspiration pneumonia, the overall rate of serious issues was low. This surgery is considered a good option for treating this condition in dogs, as it has minimal risks and can greatly improve their quality of life.
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Abstract
Bilateral ventriculocordectomy through a ventral median laryngotomy was performed for the treatment of idiopathic laryngeal paralysis in 88 dogs. The purpose of this retrospective analysis was to provide long-term follow-up for a large number of dogs surgically managed with this technique. A combination of medical record and completed client questionnaire information provided short-term (14 days) follow-up for 88 dogs and long-term (>6 mo) follow-up for 42 dogs. Major short-term postoperative complications were identified in 3 of 88 (3.4%) patients. Major long-term complications were identified in 3 of 42 (7.1%) patients. The results of surgery were considered to be very satisfactory in 93% and unsatisfactory in 7%. Three dogs in this series developed aspiration pneumonia. Bilateral ventriculocordectomy through a ventral median laryngotomy is associated with a low incidence of both short- and long-term complications. Due to the ease of this procedure, the minimal surgical trauma to the patient, and the satisfactory results, this surgery should be considered an option for the treatment of idiopathic laryngeal paralysis in the dog.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22611210/