This one-day workshop will address the challenges faced when presented with a dog with laryngeal paralysis.
You will learn about the anatomical, neurological and pathophysiologic changes associated with laryngeal paralysis and the surgical techniques used in the management of these cases; including arytenoid lateralization and temporary tracheostomy.
This course will aid both your medical and surgical decision making in these complex and often urgent cases, as well as pre- and post-operative management of patients with airway compromise and the pitfalls and complications to try and avoid.
Delegates will have plenty of opportunity to practice surgical techniques in a wet-lab setting.
Key Skills:
At the end of this workshop delegates should be able to:
- Make decisions on the management of dogs with airway obstruction associated with laryngeal paralysis and know when and when not to operate.
- Confidently perform laryngeal examinations on dogs with laryngeal paralysis.
- Learn and apply the principles of laryngeal surgery and the surgical techniques involved in management of laryngeal paralysis.
Speaker Biography:
Damian Chase
BVSc, MANZCVS, DECVS
European and NZ Registered Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Damian is a surgical specialist based at Veterinary Specialists Aotearoa, New Zealand and is a co-founder of Practical CPD. He graduated from Massey University in 1997 and spent a number of years in mixed animal practice before he completed his residency in small animal surgery at Glasgow University. Damian gained the Diploma for the European College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2011.
Damian has a keen interest in all aspects of surgery especially complex fracture fixation and reconstructive surgery. He also enjoys working with wildlife and has operated on a variety of different species such as chimpanzees, giraffes, and seals, including two trips to Cameroon to operate on lowland gorillas.
Laryngeal Surgery Wet-lab
