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Surgically treatable upper respiratory disorders.
D Bjorling1, J McAnulty, S Swainson
1Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, Madison, Wisconsin, USA. bjorlind@svm.vetmed.wisc.edu
The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Small Animal Practice
|February 28, 2001
Summary
Surgery is often necessary for upper airway and trachea diseases causing inspiratory dyspnea. While not always curative, surgical interventions aid in removing foreign bodies and managing complex conditions.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Respiratory Medicine
- Surgical Sciences
Background:
- Upper airway and tracheal diseases commonly cause inspiratory dyspnea.
- Surgical intervention is frequently required to manage these debilitating symptoms.
- Nasal and sinus disorders may necessitate surgery, particularly for foreign body removal.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the indications for surgical intervention in upper airway disorders.
- To discuss the principles guiding surgical treatment of the upper airways.
- To highlight the role of surgery in managing conditions not amenable to endoscopic treatment.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on upper airway and tracheal diseases.
- Analysis of surgical indications and principles.
- Discussion of case examples where surgery is beneficial.
Main Results:
- Surgery is a key treatment for inspiratory dyspnea from upper airway and tracheal diseases.
- Surgical removal of foreign bodies is essential when endoscopic retrieval fails.
- Surgery can facilitate the management of various nasal and sinus conditions.
Conclusions:
- Surgical management is crucial for alleviating symptoms of upper airway and tracheal diseases.
- The principles of upper airway surgery are vital for successful outcomes.
- Surgery offers solutions for foreign body removal and complex disorder management.