Laryngeal paralysis in dogs.
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Laryngeal paralysis is a common cause of upper airway obstruction in older, large-breed dogs and is likely associated with a generalized polyneuropathy in most animals. Surgical therapy is frequently indicated, and UAL is currently the recommended treatment. Respiratory signs significantly improve in most patients after surgery; however, postoperative complication rates can be high, and patients have a lifelong risk of developing respiratory tract disease.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Compendium
دوره 31 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009