Retrospective evaluation of postoperative nasotracheal tubes for oxygen supplementation in dogs following surgery for brachycephalic syndrome: 36 cases (2003–2007)

Abstract

Placement of an NTT was found to be easy and may offer benefit in dogs with brachycephalic syndrome as a noninvasive means of delivering oxygen. The use of NTT may minimize severe postoperative morbidity, in particular by reducing postoperative respiratory distress.

Complications following laryngeal sacculectomy in brachycephalic dogs

“…, Senn et al . ). The respiratory complication rate was similar to that reported in previous studies (11·1 to 26·2% (Torrez & Hunt , Fasanella et al .…”

A modified temporary tracheostomy in dogs: outcome and complications in 21 dogs (2012 to 2017)

“…In two studies (Senn et al . , Ree et al . ) tracheostomy tubes were placed postoperatively in up to 5% of BOAS cases due to respiratory distress.…”

Clinical effects of the use of a bipolar vessel sealing device for soft palate resection and tonsillectomy in dogs, with histological assessment of resected tonsillar tissue

“…Recently reported complication rates following surgery for canine brachycephalic airway obstruction syndrome range from 0% to 29.5% . Reported complications included respiratory distress, regurgitation, aspiration pneumonia, pharyngeal swelling and death . The combination of surgical procedures performed for upper airway obstruction varies between cases and it would appear that no particular procedure makes complications more likely .…”

“…[1][2][3][13][14][15]29 Reported complications included respiratory distress, regurgitation, aspiration pneumonia, pharyngeal swelling and death. [1][2][3]13,24,29,30 The combination of surgical procedures performed for upper airway obstruction varies between cases and it would appear that no particular procedure makes complications more likely. 3 Reported major postoperative complication rates (death or requirement for upper airway bypass) range from 0% to 6.8%.…”