Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with breathing trouble after tube insertion during surgery
By Camargo, Jéssica Francielle et al.·Published in Topics in companion animal medicine·2022·Veterinary Clinical Hospital, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Laryngeal Paralysis Following Endotracheal Intubation in a Dog: A Case Report.
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Plain-English summary
A one-year-old dog developed breathing problems after surgery for hip issues. Following general anesthesia, the dog was treated for aspiration pneumonia, which is when food or liquid enters the lungs. After a month, the dog showed signs of noisy breathing and difficulty inhaling, leading to a diagnosis of laryngeal paralysis, a condition where the voice box doesn't function properly. This case highlights that while endotracheal intubation is common during surgery, it can lead to serious complications like laryngeal paralysis. Treatment options may include supportive care and monitoring for further issues.
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Abstract
The occurrence of laryngeal paralysis following endotracheal intubation in dogs is rare. A one-year-old canine was presented with aspiration pneumonia in the postoperative period following general anesthesia for acetabular denervation surgery. After a month of treatment for aspiration pneumonia, the patient had inspiratory stridor and dyspnea, and the diagnosis of unilateral laryngeal paralysis was made through laryngoscopy. Along with the benefits of endotracheal intubation come many risks. Laryngeal paralysis can be a serious complication, predisposing the patient to aspiration. This report is the second in veterinary medicine to describe laryngeal paralysis as a possible complication after endotracheal intubation in a dog.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35101614/