Choanal atresia and secondary nasopharyngeal stenosis in a dog
- 1 November 1998
- journal article
- case report
- Published by American Animal Hospital Association in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Vol. 34 (6) , 497-501
- https://doi.org/10.5326/15473317-34-6-497
Abstract
A 20-month-old, intact male shih tzu was evaluated for chronic upper airway disease. Endoscopic examination established a diagnosis of choanal atresia, a developmental anomaly of the posterior nasal cavity. Although surgical intervention provided temporary relief, stenosis of the nasopharynx by obstructive scar tissue was confirmed within four weeks. A permanent tracheostomy provided long-term relief of the respiratory difficulty. This is the first report of choanal atresia or nasopharyngeal stenosis in a dog.Keywords
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