Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgery to treat severe laryngeal collapse in brachycephalic dogs
By White, R N·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2012·Willows Veterinary Centre & Referral Service·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Surgical management of laryngeal collapse associated with brachycephalic airway obstruction syndrome in dogs.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 12 dogs with severe breathing problems due to laryngeal collapse (a condition where the voice box fails to open properly) were treated with a surgical procedure called arytenoid laryngoplasty. Most of these dogs had stage III collapse, which is more serious. After surgery, 10 of the dogs showed significant improvement in their ability to breathe and exercise, and their owners reported a better quality of life for their pets. Unfortunately, two dogs had to be euthanized due to ongoing severe breathing issues. Overall, the surgery helped the majority of the dogs breathe easier and live more comfortably.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe the use of cricoarytenoid lateralisation combined with thyroarytenoid caudo- lateralisation (arytenoid laryngoplasty) for the management of stage II and III laryngeal collapse in dogs. METHODS: A retrospective study of a consecutive series of 12 dogs suffering from life-threatening stage II or III laryngeal collapse associated with brachycephalic airway obstruction syndrome. RESULTS: Pre-operatively, either stage II collapse (2/12) or stage III collapse (10/12) was confirmed on visual examination. In all cases, a left-sided arytenoid laryngoplasty was performed. Two dogs were euthanased postoperatively as a result of persistent life-threatening respiratory compromise. The procedure resulted in subjective enlargement of the rima glottidis and an associated improvement in respiratory function in the remaining 10 dogs. Follow-up, long-term outcome (median, 3·5 years) in these dogs indicated that all owners considered that the surgery had resulted in marked improvements in their dog's respiratory function, tolerance to exercise, and quality of life. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Combined cricoarytenoid and thyroarytenoid caudo-lateralisation may be a useful procedure for treatment of stage II and III laryngeal collapse in the dog.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22122300/