ReviewThe veterinary quarterly2022
Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome: much more than a surgical problem.
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38 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 63 citations in OpenAlex.
- Sleep Deprivation, Cytokine Dysregulation, and the Risk of Cardiac Arrhythmia in Dogs.Veterinary medicine and science · 2026Pooled it
- Canine brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome as a model for studying the effects of obstructive sleep apnea during pregnancy.Animal models and experimental medicine · 2026Article
- Perianesthetic death in dogs and cats: a scoping review.Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc · 2026Article
- Deep learning for stenotic nares classification in brachycephalic dogs.Veterinary research communications · 2026Article
- One Health Insights into Pulmonary Hypertension: Bridging Human and Canine Medicine.Veterinary sciences · 2026Review
- Comprehensive Analysis of the Influence of Soft Palate Inflammation in Brachycephalic Dogs with BOAS III.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Article
- Timing-controlled concept for extubation in brachycephalic dogs: α2-bridged on-demand extubation.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026Review
- A cross-sectional study into the prevalence and conformational risk factors of BOAS across fourteen brachycephalic dog breeds.PloS one · 2026Article
- Health status and disease prevalences in French bulldogs in Germany: insights from a survey-based study.Companion animal health and genetics · 2025Article
- Owner Awareness, Motivation and Ethical Considerations in the Choice of Brachycephalic Breeds: Evidence from an Italian Veterinary Teaching Hospital Survey.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Article
- Clinical Evaluation and Systematic Classification of Endoscopic Gastrointestinal Findings in 176 French Bulldogs with Brachycephalic Airway Obstructive Syndrome.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Article
- Incorporating Morphological Evaluations into Breeding Soundness Examinations for Female Dogs.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Review
- New-onset atrial fibrillation and flutter in a mechanically ventilated dog with bronchopneumonia.The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne · 2025Article
- Canine Prophylactic Gastropexy: A Cross-Sectional Study of Irish Veterinary Professionals' Attitudes and Current Practices.Veterinary medicine and science · 2025Article
- Laryngeal and pleural ultrasound and acoustic radiation force impulse elastography in dogs with brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- A Comprehensive Overview of Respiratory Compliance in Dogs Under General Anesthesia: Clinical Factors and Future Perspectives.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Review
- Aberrant Right Subclavian Arteries in Dogs Have a Prevalence of 1.2% and Are More Likely to be an Incidental Finding on Computed Tomographic Studies of the Thorax.Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association · 2025Article
- Pet Dog Choice in Hong Kong and Mainland China: Exploring Owners' Motivations, Behaviours, and Perceptions.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Article
- Evaluation of a caudal midline glossectomy on tongue volume and upper airway cross-sectional areas in brachycephalic dogs: a cadaveric study.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2025Article
- A framework to refocus the conversation around the welfare of UK purebred cats.Animal welfare (South Mimms, England) · 2025Review
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5 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) is a chronic, lifelong, debilitating, primarily obstructive airway disease which adversely affects the quality of life of many popular dog breeds. Respiratory restriction in bulldog breeds, pugs and Boston terriers frequently co-exist with pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, many brachycephalic dogs that appear clinically normal are, in fact suffering from chronic hypoxia and its systemic consequences. Concurrent gastroesophageal reflux-associated conditions, sleep disorders and systemic hypertension further impact the welfare of affected dogs. Acceptance of BOAS and associated clinical signs as being 'normal for the breed' is common amongst owners. While surgical correction of the upper airway is the mainstay of treatment, the provision of subsequent, frequently lifelong medical management is equally important for the maintenance of an acceptable quality of life, at least for some affected patients. Here we review the current knowledge concerning brachycephaly, combine it with shared clinical experience in the management of this debilitating condition, and discuss ethical considerations and the responsibility of veterinarians to contribute public education and to support appropriate breed standards for animals under our care.
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