Anatomical and clinical aspects of brachycephalic syndrome: literature review

• Autor(a) principal: Mendes Junior, Aguinaldo Francisco
• Data de Publicação: 2021
• Outros Autores: Vaz, Karina Ferreira, Tanaka , Bruna Maria Begami Sanches, Araújo, Joyce Mergulhão de, Mothé, Gabriele Barros, Soares, Ana Maria Barros, Almosny, Nádia Regina Pereira
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Research, Society and Development
• Texto Completo: https://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/article/view/21221
• topic: Nostril stenosis; Soft palate extension; Airway obstruction.; Estenosis de las fosas nasales; Prolongación del paladar blando; Obstrucción de la vía aérea.; Estenose de narinas; Prolongamento de palato mole; Obstrução de vias aéreas.

The great popularity of brachycephalic dogs among tutors led to the need for greater knowledge on the part of veterinarians about the characteristic diseases of these breeds. Particularly noteworthy are the modifications related to the anterior airways, which have undergone major changes and predispose to the development of a severe multisystem disease known as brachycephalic dog syndrome (SB) or obstructive respiratory syndrome of the brachycephalic (BOAS). The present study aims to present a literature review highlighting the clinical and anatomical aspects of BS considering the importance of this disease in the medical and surgical clinic of small animals. Thus, it can be concluded that the early recognition of the obstructive anatomical changes that characterize the brachycephalic syndrome by the veterinarian is extremely important for the prompt institution of the treatment, enabling better results and thus better quality of life for the animal.