Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Laser surgery to improve breathing in dogs with flat faces
By Phillips, Heidi·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2024·Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Laser-Assisted Turbinectomy in Dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with breathing problems due to brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) underwent a laser-assisted turbinectomy (LATE) to help clear blocked nasal passages. This procedure targets specific structures in the nose that can cause difficulty in breathing. After the surgery, the dog showed significant improvement in airflow and overall breathing comfort. The treatment helped alleviate the symptoms associated with BOAS, allowing the dog to breathe more easily.
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Abstract
This article discusses the laser-assisted turbinectomy (LATE) procedure and indications for its performance in dogs suffering from brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS). The article summarizes landmark works that reported, for the first time, endoscopic-assisted identification and treatment of structures within the brachycephalic nose that contribute to intranasal obstruction and resistance to breathing, specifically hypertrophic and aberrant nasal turbinates. Brachycephaly is discussed in the context of how these aberrations form and how definitive treatments such as LATE and adjunctive treatments such as ala vestibuloplasty, folded flap palatoplasty, and others may ameliorate the negative effects and improve patient outcomes associated with aberrant intranasal conchal configurations.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38521665/