Brakisefalik Obstrüktif Havayolu Sendromu: 2016–2026: 212 Olgu
5. Uluslar ar ası Vet er i ner Hek i mli ği Öğr enci ler i Bi li msel A r aşt ır ma Kongr esi, İstanbul, Türkiye, 1 - 03 Nisan 2026, cilt.1, sa.1, ss.59-60, (Özet Bildiri)
- Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Özet Bildiri
- Cilt numarası: 1
- Basıldığı Şehir: İstanbul
- Basıldığı Ülke: Türkiye
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.59-60
- İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa Adresli: Evet
Özet
Purpose: This study aimed to retrospectively evaluate the medical records of dogs
diagnosed with Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) presented to
the Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic of Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Veterinary Health
Practice and Research Center between 2016 and 2026.Material-Method: The study material consisted of medical records of
brachycephalic breed dogs diagnosed with BOAS and admitted to the ENT Clinic
during the specified period. Cases were included regardless of age and sex. Clinical
symptoms, diagnostic methods, and BOAS-related anatomical lesions were recorded.
Lesions were evaluated based on physical examination and systematic oropharyngeal
examination findings obtained prior to surgery. Surgical procedures planned
according to lesion variations and the applied techniques were analyzed.Results: Clinical signs consistent with BOAS included respiratory distress, exercise
intolerance, snoring, stertor, and cyanosis. Physical and systematic oropharyngeal
examinations revealed that associated anatomical lesions occurred in different
combinations among cases. The most common lesions were stenotic nares, soft
palate hyperplasia, and changes involving laryngeal structures. Surgical approaches
were planned individually according to lesion variation, and surgical intervention
was effective in reducing clinical signs.Conclusion: This retrospective study demonstrates marked individual variation in
clinical findings and anatomical lesions in dogs with BOAS. The results indicate that
detailed physical and systematic oropharyngeal examinations are critical for surgical
planning and provide guidance for clinical practice.Keywords: Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS), stenotic nares,
soft palate hyperplasia, stertor, dog