A retrospective study of tracheal collapse in small-breed dogs: 110 cases (2022-2024).

ABSTRACT:

Background

The grade of tracheal collapse (TC) is assessed by the diameter of the narrowed lumen. However, studies on the relationship between TC grade and clinical symptom severity are lacking.

Objectives

To investigate the clinical characteristics of small-breed dogs diagnosed with TC and determine if fluoroscopic grading correlates with cough severity.

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed medical records from 2022 to 2024. TC diagnosis was confirmed using fluoroscopic examination. Multiple linear regression was employed to investigate factors influencing cough severity, with a significance level set at p < 0.05.

Results

A total of 132 dogs with TC were identified, of which 22 were excluded. The final cohort consisted of 110 dogs, aged between 2-19 year

SUBMITTER: Kim MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11349713 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature