"Brachycephalic" means "short-headed" The French bulldog, bulldog pug, pekingese, shih tzu, boxer, Japanese chin and Boston dog are just a few examples of breeds with brachycephalic characteristics. One of the most distinct characteristics of these breeds is their small muzzle.
This webinar covers the following aspects of the surgery procedure.
- Components of the BOAS
- Patient Position
- Equipment
- Protocol
- Staphylectomy
- Alaplasty
- Laryngeal sacculectomy
- Recovery
12. Staphylectomy
Findji , L. & Dupré, G. (2008) Folded flap
palatoplasty for treatment of elongated soft
palates in 55 dogs. Wiener Tierärztliche
Monatsschrift 95, 56-63
22. Ready for recovery
• Suction blood or accumulation of mucous/fluids
• No ongoing bleeding
• Calm and slow recovery
• Oxygen near by
• Ongoing monitoring
• Intubation kit
• Ready for temporary tracheostomy
• Withhold the food
23. To go home
• The day after
• Omeprazole 1mg/kg PO q12h for 14 days
• Metoclopramide 0.5mg/kg PO q8-12h for 14 days
• Paracetamol 10mg/kg PO q8-12h for 5 days
• Harness
• Weight control
• Exercise restriction
• Soft food (handfed with meatballs)
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