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M A Radlinsky1, T W Fossum

  • 1Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station 77843-4474, USA.

Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
|July 29, 2000
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A boxer puppy experienced severe breathing issues after ear cropping surgery due to tracheal collapse. Emergency surgery and prostheses successfully treated the condition, allowing the puppy to mature normally.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Surgery
  • Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems

Background:

  • Elective ear cropping is a common surgical procedure in certain dog breeds.
  • Tracheal collapse can occur as a rare complication following surgical procedures involving the neck.
  • Inspiratory dyspnea indicates upper airway obstruction, potentially involving the trachea.

Observation:

  • A four-month-old female boxer presented with acute, severe inspiratory dyspnea.
  • Surgical complication occurred three days post-elective ear crop surgery.
  • Radiographs revealed collapse of the distal cervical trachea.

Findings:

  • The puppy required emergency tracheostomy to stabilize the collapsed trachea.
  • Treatment involved stenting the collapsed tracheal region.
  • Application of five polypropylene total-ring prostheses resolved the clinical signs.

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Implications:

  • This case highlights a potential, albeit rare, complication of ear cropping surgery.
  • Tracheal prostheses can be an effective treatment for cervical tracheal collapse in young dogs.
  • Successful management allows for normal growth and development despite the tracheal anomaly.