Nasopharyngeal Turbinates in Brachycephalic Dogs and Cats
2008; American Animal Hospital Association; Volume: 44; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês
10.5326/0440243
ISSN1547-3317
AutoresJennifer A. Ginn, Megha Kumar, Brendan C. McKiernan, Barbara E. Powers,
Tópico(s)Tracheal and airway disorders
ResumoThis retrospective study reports the presence and incidence of nasal turbinates in the nasopharynx (nasopharyngeal turbinates) in a population of brachycephalic dogs and cats exhibiting signs of upper respiratory disease. Medical records were reviewed for 53 brachycephalic dogs and 10 brachycephalic cats undergoing upper airway endoscopy. Nasopharyngeal turbinates were identified in 21% of brachycephalic animals, including 21% of dogs and 20% of cats. Pugs accounted for 32% of all dogs in the study population and 82% of dogs with nasopharyngeal turbinates. The presence of nasopharyngeal turbinates may play a role in upper airway obstruction in the brachycephalic airway syndrome.
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