Effects of a novel, 3D printed bilateral arytenoid abductor on canine laryngeal airway resistance ex vivo

Abstract Background Laryngeal paralysis is a disease process most commonly seen in older, large breed dogs. When both arytenoid cartilages are affected dogs can develop life-threatening respiratory compromise, therefore surgical intervention is recommended. While there are multiple surgical procedur...

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Main Authors: Katelyn E. MacGillivray, Sean D. Bellefeuille, Daniel E. Hoffmann, Lindsay L. St. Germaine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-05-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-022-03263-y