Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Emergency tracheal stent placement for dogs with collapsed windpipe
By Beal, Matthew W·Published in Topics in companion animal medicine·2013·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Tracheal stent placement for the emergency management of tracheal collapse in dogs.
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Plain-English summary
A dog with tracheal collapse can experience serious breathing problems, which may lead to life-threatening airway obstruction. In many cases, vets first try supportive treatments like oxygen, sedation, and cooling to help the dog breathe easier. However, if these methods don't work, the dog may need a procedure called endotracheal intubation to keep the airway open. For dogs who need a more lasting solution, placing a self-expanding metallic stent in the trachea can help maintain an open airway and improve the chances of recovery.
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Abstract
Dogs with tracheal collapse may present with life-threatening upper airway obstruction. In most instances, a conservative approach to treatment including oxygen support coupled with sedation and cooling measures will relieve respiratory effort and thus relieve airway obstruction. Dogs that fail this conservative approach require endotracheal intubation to ensure a patent airway. This population of patients would benefit from a more definitive, yet palliative treatment option to acutely relieve upper airway obstruction. Placement of a self-expanding metallic stent that spans the affected portion of the trachea will acutely provide the patient with a sustained patent airway and optimize the likelihood of a positive outcome.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24182999/