Laryngeal paralysis (Dogs)

LARYNGEAL PARALYSIS

Laryngeal Paralysis(dogs)

  • Failure of glottic cleft to open
  • C/S: Dyspnea (inspire), Cyanosis, Voice difference, coughing, upper respiratory obstruction, exercise intolerance, stertorious sound (gurgling), open mouth breathing.
  • Dx: Laryngoscope=> hyperhemia, edema, no abduction on inspire.
  • U/S, THS, EMG and nerve conductivity
  • Histopathology: mild to moderate type 1 and 2 myofiber atrophy
  • Tx: Emergency tracheostotomy
  • Steroid (edema)
  • Sx enlargement of glottic cleft
  • Unilateral arytenoids lateralization
  • Partial laryngectomy
  • Castellated laryngofissure and vocal fold resect
  • Soloxine if low T4
Last modified: Tuesday, 5 June 2012, 12:13 PM