Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Long-term results of laryngeal web surgery for airway blockage in dogs
By Mehl, Margo L et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2008·Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Outcome of laryngeal web resection with mucosal apposition for treatment of airway obstruction in dogs: 15 cases (1992--2006).
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Plain-English summary
Fifteen dogs with breathing problems due to a laryngeal web (a growth in the throat) underwent surgery to remove the web and help clear their airways. Many of these dogs had been struggling with exercise intolerance for months or even years. After the surgery, most dogs had a good recovery, with seven showing excellent improvement and three doing well. While some dogs experienced minor complications, the overall results were positive, making this surgical procedure a viable option for dogs with this condition.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate long-term clinical outcome in dogs with upper airway obstruction treated with laryngeal web resection and mucosal apposition. DESIGN: Retrospective case series. ANIMALS: 15 client-owned dogs with laryngeal web formation. PROCEDURES: Medical records of dogs with laryngeal webs treated with a single procedure of web resection with mucosal apposition by use of a ventral laryngotomy were reviewed. Signalment, history, clinical signs, intraoperative complications, postoperative complications, and hospitalization time were recorded. Owners were interviewed 6 months to 6 years after surgery. RESULTS: Most dogs had a history of oral ventriculocordectomy. Duration of clinical signs ranged from 3 months to 3 years. The most common clinical sign reported was exercise intolerance. Postoperative complications were observed in 4 dogs. Follow-up information was available in 10 dogs, and clinical outcome was classified as excellent in 7 and good in 3. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: A single surgical procedure of web resection with mucosal apposition for the treatment of laryngeal web formation in dogs resulted in low morbidity and was associated with a good to excellent outcome.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18764707/