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A case of complicated brachycephalic airway syndrome in an young English Bulldog

A case of complicated brachycephalic airway syndrome in an young English Bulldog. Roels Stefan CODA/CERVA Operational Direction Interactions and Surveillance Unit of Pathology. What is brachycephalic syndrome ?. Brachycephalic airway obstruction syndrome (BAOS) Breeds with short heads

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A case of complicated brachycephalic airway syndrome in an young English Bulldog

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  1. A case of complicated brachycephalic airway syndrome in an young English Bulldog Roels Stefan CODA/CERVA Operational Direction Interactions and Surveillance Unit of Pathology

  2. What is brachycephalic syndrome ? • Brachycephalic airway obstruction syndrome (BAOS) • Breeds with short heads • Virtually all dogs of these breeds have some degree of increased work associated with breathing from the time they are born • Varying degrees • Most common anatomical features:  Elongated and fleshy soft palate  Narrowed nostrils ( changes to the larynx (everted laryngeal succules)) ( Small trachea (hypoplastic trachea))

  3. What breeds ? • English bulldog • Boston terrier • Pekingese • Cavalier King Charles spaniel • Chinese shar-pei • French bulldog • Lhasa apso • Shih tzu • Boxer

  4. Case history: Tarzan • Sudden death • Male, 9 months • Respiratory problems (normal ?) • Now and then more problems than its female companion and especially during the warm month of August  the owner tried to give the animal more air and refreshment

  5. Pathology

  6. Histopathology

  7. Thank you for your attention

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