The occurrence of laryngeal paralysis following endotracheal intubation in dogs is rare. A one-year-old canine was presented with aspiration pneumonia in the postoperative period following general anesthesia for acetabular denervation surgery. After a month of treatment for aspiration pneumonia,...

In flat-faced dog breeds, air resistance caused by skull conformation is believed to be a major determinant of Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS). The clinical presentation of BOAS is heterogeneous, suggesting determinants independent of skull conformation contribute to airway...

Objectives: To describe the clinical features and outcome of neoplastic and inflammatory infiltrative laryngeal disease in dogs. Materials and Methods: Medical records at a single referral centre were retrospectively reviewed for dogs diagnosed with infiltrative laryngeal disease by CT or ...

Unilateral or bilateral loss of laryngeal abduction capacity during inspiration, of acquired or congenital origin, is defined as laryngeal paralysis. This pathogenesis is usually associated with middle-aged to elderly, male, large dogs. The occurrence of laryngeal paralysis secondary to intubation...

Objective: To compare the effects of thiopentone, propofol and alfaxalone on arytenoid cartilage motion and establish the dose rates to achieve a consistent oral laryngoscopy examination. Study design: Randomised crossover study. Animals: Six healthy adult Beagle dogs. Methods: Each dog was...

Objective: To assess laryngeal function in normal dogs administered isoflurane following partial clearance of alfaxalone or propofol. Study design: Randomized experimental crossover study. Animals: A group of 12 purpose-bred, male Beagle dogs. Methods: Dogs were randomly assigned to one of two...

Postoperative upper airway obstructions in brachycephalic dogs (BDs) mainly occur following brachycephalic airway surgery. Tracheostomy is the most frequently reported technique to relieve upper airway obstructions. A 10-year-old French bulldog presented repeated regurgitation during anaesthesia...

A 4-month-old Siberian Husky dog was presented for recurrent severe dyspnoea with cyanosis. Pulmonary radiographs revealed diffuse severe pulmonary oedema. A chest ultrasound revealed non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema. Laryngeal paralysis, a priori congenital, was diagnosed using laryngoscopy. A few ...

Background: Laryngeal paralysis, failure of arytenoid cartilage, and vocal fold abduction are commonly seen in older medium to large breed dogs. Observation of laryngeal function in dogs and cats is performed by transoral visualization. There are a variety of surgical techniques; aspiration...

The article describes the case of an eight-month-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier presented with recurring dyspnea and cyanosis. In a direct laryngoscopy a laryngeal paralysis was detected, which was subsequently treated surgically. Three months later, the dog developed an aspiration pneumonia and...