Factors associated with major complications in the short-term postoperative period in dogs undergoing surgery for brachycephalic airway syndrome

Brachycephalic airway syndrome (BAS) is an increasingly prevalent disease in dogs due to the increase in popularity of brachiocephalic breeds. The components of BAS, stenotic nares, elongated soft palate, and hypoplastic trachea, result in increased negative pressure within the upper airway, leading to clinical signs varying from mild respiratory abnormalities to severe respiratory distress and collapse. The presence of nasal turbinates protruding beyond the choana appears to play a role in upper respiratory obstruction in dogs with BAS.
Source: Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Surgery (Soft Tissue) Source Type: research