Management of elongated soft palate by CO2 laser in three pugs-case report

Authors

  • Sara Kaushal Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Dr. G.C. Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University, Palampur, H.P.
  • Adarsh Kumar Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Dr. G.C. Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University, Palampur, H.P.
  • SP Tyagi Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Dr. G.C. Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University, Palampur, H.P.
  • Rohit Kumar Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Dr. G.C. Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University, Palampur, H.P.
  • Amit Kumar Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Dr. G.C. Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University, Palampur, H.P.
  • Vishwatej Narute Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Dr. G.C. Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University, Palampur, H.P.
  • Basava Gagan Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Dr. G.C. Negi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University, Palampur, H.P.

Keywords:

Brachycephalic airway syndrome, carbon dioxide laser, elongated soft palate, resection

Abstract

Brachycephalic airway syndrome, common in brachycephalic dogs, includes elongated soft palate, stenotic nares, and everted laryngeal saccules. An elongated soft palate (ESP) occurs when the soft palate extends too far into the airway, obstructing airflow into the lungs. Three pugs were presented for ophthalmic procedures with a history of snoring and increased inspiratory effort. After a complete examination, it was diagnosed that the likely cause of snoring was an elongated soft palate. The condition was managed using a CO2 laser which resulted in good post-operative recovery with no complications.

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Published

2024-12-24

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Kaushal, S., Kumar, A., Tyagi, S., Kumar, R., Kumar, A., Narute, V., & Gagan, B. (2024). Management of elongated soft palate by CO<sub>2</sub> laser in three pugs-case report. Himachal Journal of Agricultural Research, 50(2), 315–317. Retrieved from http://hjar.org/index.php/hjar/article/view/172610

Issue

Volume 50, Issue 2, December 2024

Section

Short Communication

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