Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Tracheal collapse with twisting in four dogs and good treatment
By Heng, H G et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2018·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Radiographic and computed tomographic appearance of tracheal collapse with axial rotation in four dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Four dogs were diagnosed with tracheal collapse, a condition where the windpipe becomes weak and can collapse, causing breathing difficulties. X-rays showed changes in the shape of their trachea, which looked like there might be something stuck inside. A CT scan confirmed the diagnosis. Fortunately, after starting medical treatment, all four dogs showed excellent improvement in their breathing and overall condition.
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Abstract
Tracheal collapse with axial rotation was diagnosed in four dogs. Radiographs showed increased tracheal dorsoventral height at the caudal cervical and thoracic inlet with and apparent intraluminal soft tissue opacity, mimicking an intraluminal tracheal foreign body. Computed tomography confirmed dorsoventral tracheal collapse with axial rotation in all dogs. Short-term outcome with medical treatment of all dogs was excellent.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28370000/