Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Nares amputation surgery improves breathing in young Shih Tzus
By Huck, Jennifer L et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2008·Veterinary Teaching Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Technique and outcome of nares amputation (Trader's technique) in immature shih tzus.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of young Shih Tzu puppies with breathing difficulties and noisy noses due to narrow nostrils underwent a surgical procedure to correct this issue. The surgery aimed to improve their ability to breathe and exercise, and it also provided a better appearance. After the procedure, the puppies showed significant improvement in their breathing and overall comfort. The study suggests that early surgery can be very effective for these puppies suffering from stenotic nares (narrow nostrils).
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Abstract
Dogs with brachycephalic conformation frequently suffer from stenotic nares. This study investigated the clinical effects of stenotic nares resection in shih tzu puppies using an amputation technique first described in 1949. The authors hypothesized that surgical correction of the stenotic nares would result in improvement of nasal discharge/noise, breathing difficulty (dyspnea), and exercise limitations (exercise intolerance), and that the technique would provide a cosmetic result. Based on the results of this study, the authors recommend early surgical correction (amputation) of stenotic nares in shih tzu puppies as an effective and cosmetic technique.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18316444/