Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Punch resection alaplasty technique in dogs and cats with stenotic nares: 14 cases.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2010
- Authors:
- Trostel, C Todd & Frankel, Daniel J
- Affiliation:
- California Veterinary Specialists · United States
Plain-English summary
A new surgical technique called punch resection alaplasty has been used to help dogs and cats with a condition known as stenotic nares, which means their nostrils are too narrow. In this study, nine dogs had this surgery along with other procedures to help their breathing, while three dogs and two cats had just the punch resection alaplasty. The surgery was done symmetrically, which means it looked good afterward. Pet owners reported that their pets seemed to feel better overall after the surgery. In all cases, the results were good to excellent.
Abstract
Punch resection alaplasty is a previously unreported surgical technique for the management of stenotic nares. Nine dogs underwent the procedure in conjunction with soft palate resection and/or laryngeal sacculectomy. Three dogs and two cats were treated with the novel punch resection alaplasty technique alone. Symmetrical resection was achieved, providing excellent cosmesis. Good to excellent results were achieved in all cases, with owners feeling that their pet's overall well being was improved following surgery.
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