Application of the method of vertical wedge-shaped wing resection in nasal stenosis in brachycephalic dogs

One of the most promising methods of treatment nasal passages stenosis in brachycephalic dogs -rhinoplasty is considered in the article. It shows the main breeds of brachycephalic dogs: Pugs, Pekingese, Shih Tzu, Boxers, French Mastiffs. It is focused on the basic anatomical and physiological features of the head of representatives of this type: short-cut muzzle, upper airway obstruction. It is noted that the first stage in the development of respiratory failure syndrome in such animals is the narrowing of the nostrils due to their dysplasia, which creates strong resistance to inhalation. The most frequently operated dog breeds for this problem are the following: French Bulldog, Pug, English Bulldog and American Bulldog. The main method of surgical treatment of this pathology is noted: wedge resection of the wings of the nose. The main clinical symptoms in the presence of brachycephalic syndrome are noted: severe inspiratory dyspnea, stertor, unproductive inspiration. The main stages of preparation and implementation of surgical intervention are listed: preoperative examination of the animal, fasting diet for at least 15 hours before the expected surgical intervention, premedication, general anesthesia, fixing the animal on the operating table, processing the surgical field. It is noted that there is no need to shave the surgical field of the animal, since in most of the operated breeds the length of the hair in the nasal area is not more than 1 mm. The focus is on the low-traumatic nature of this treatment method. The average time of surgical intervention is indicated: from 7 to 15 minutes. An immediate improvement in the patient's quality of life after surgery is noted. A conclusion is made about the need for early, timely diagnosis of this pathology in order to prevent deterioration in the quality of life of small-breed animals with brachycephalic syndrome.