Evaluating the impact of a standardised pre-operative patient management protocol on major post-operative complications in dogs undergoing BOAS surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome is a common human upper respiratory tract disease that resembles Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome in dogs, and pre-operative lifestyle changes are often recommended to minimise perioperative risk. To assess the effect of a standardised pre-operative protocol and early discharge on major post-operative complications in dogs undergoing Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome surgery.

Materials and methods

Medical records of Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome surgery from February 2018 to May 2022 were evaluated. Exclusions comprised breeds other than the pug, French bulldog and English bulldog, patients undergoing concurrent procedures or those receiving partial pre-operative management, resulting in 45 pre-oper

SUBMITTER: Webb CDL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12489528 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature