Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Laryngeal Paralysis Following Endotracheal Intubation in a Dog: A Case Report.
- Journal:
- Topics in companion animal medicine
- Year:
- 2022
- Authors:
- Camargo, Jéssica Francielle et al.
- Affiliation:
- Veterinary Clinical Hospital · Brazil
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A one-year-old dog developed a serious condition called laryngeal paralysis, which is when the voice box doesn't work properly, after having a breathing tube placed during surgery. This dog had surgery to treat a hip issue and later developed aspiration pneumonia, which is a lung infection caused by inhaling food or liquid. After a month of treatment for the pneumonia, the dog started having trouble breathing and a noisy breathing sound. A special examination of the throat confirmed the laryngeal paralysis. This case highlights that while using a breathing tube can be helpful during surgery, it can also lead to serious complications like this one.
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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