Neurogenic laryngeal paralysis in the dog

Authors: Goulden BE, Burbidge H, Jones BR
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 39, Issue 3, pp 83-87, Sep 1991
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Companion animal, Dog
Subject Terms: Ear/nose/throat, Idiopathic disease, Disease/defect, Locomotor, Nervous system/neurology, Muscle/myology, Respiratory system, Surgery
Article class: Review Article

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Abstract: Idiopathic laryngeal paralysis in dogs is now a frequently recognised disorder, particularly in certain breeds such as the Labrador retriever, Afghan hound and Irish setter. Since it occurs in the older animal, distinguishing the clinical signs and their significance from lower respiratory tract or cardiac disease can be challenging. At present little is known about its aetiology and therefore the treatment is directed at relieving the clinical signs. Recent work indicates that arytenoid cartilage lateralisation achieves the best results as a method of surgically correcting the laryngeal obstruction. However, it should be remembered that the potential benefits of surgery should be assessed for each individual, taking into account the presence of concurrent disease and lifestyle of the dog.

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