Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgery to fix swollen throat tissue causing breathing trouble
By Schabbing, Kevin J & Seaman, Jeffrey A·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2017·From the Atlantic Coast Veterinary Specialists, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Resection and Primary Closure of Edematous Glossoepiglottic Mucosa in a Dog Causing Laryngeal Obstruction.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 22-month-old male neutered English bulldog was brought in for sudden breathing difficulties, likely due to a condition called brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS). The vet found severe swelling in the dog's throat that was blocking his airway. To fix this, they surgically removed the swollen tissue and stitched it closed, which successfully relieved the dog's breathing problems. Additionally, the vet corrected other issues related to BOAS during the same surgery. After the procedure, the dog was able to breathe normally again.
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Abstract
An approximately 22 mo old male neutered English bulldog was evaluated for acute onset of dyspnea with suspected brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS). Laryngoscopic exam revealed diffuse, severe edema and static displacement of redundant glossoepiglottic (GE) mucosa causing complete obstruction of the larynx and epiglottic entrapment. Static displacement of the GE mucosa was observed and determined to be the overriding component of dyspnea in this patient with BOAS. Resection and primary closure with two separate, simple continuous sutures of the GE mucosa were performed. Resection and primary closure of the GE mucosa resolved the acute onset of dyspnea in this patient. Surgical correction of the stenotic nares, elongated soft palate, and everted laryngeal saccules were performed under the same anesthetic procedure. Static displacement of the GE mucosa may occur in patients with BOAS. Surgical resection and closure of the GE mucosa resolved this patient's dyspnea and is recommended in airway obstruction. It remains to be determined if primary closure and subsequent tensioning or scar tissue of the GE mucosa results in further complications related to restricted epiglottic movement.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28291399/