Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Long-term results of balloon treatment for dog's tracheal narrowing
By Kahane, Nili & Segev, Gilad·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2014·Koret School of Veterinary Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Long-term outcome of conventional endotracheal tube balloon dilation of tracheal stenosis in a dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 16-year-old dog with breathing problems due to a narrowed trachea (tracheal stenosis) underwent a successful procedure using a balloon to widen the airway. This method can be a good option for older pets when owners choose not to pursue more invasive treatments. After the procedure, the dog showed improvement in breathing, allowing for a better quality of life.
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Abstract
This report describes a successful dilation of tracheal stenosis in a 16-year-old dog using a conventional endotracheal tube balloon. This technique should be considered as palliative treatment when owners decline other therapeutic options.
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