Innovative Alternative to Surgery
GOLPP y LarPar
Laryngeal paralysis (LarPar) is a serious condition that affects dogs, causing breathing difficulties and increasing the risk of aspiration pneumonia.
Traditionally, the surgical tie-back procedure has been the standard for treatment, but recent studies suggest an experimental alternative: the use of silicone stents.
Silicone stents for dogs with laryngeal paralysis can be a temporary solution or an alternative to surgery, offering several benefits.
Unlike surgery, stents can be placed by your regular veterinarian, are cost-effective, accessible to any economy and offer immediate results after anesthesia.
Unlike other metallic stents, which break; ABTVet stents are made entirely of medical grade silicone. And manufactured under rigorous quality standards. ISO13485-2016 among others.
Laryngeal paralysis often accompanies Geriatric onset laryngeal paralysis polyneuropathy (GOLPP), a progressive condition that can worsen in hot and humid conditions. Initial management includes avoiding heat and over excitation.
Silicone stents could become a more accepted option, providing relief and improving the quality of life for dogs suffering from LarPar and GOLPP.
In conclusion, GOLPP is a common disease in elderly dogs characterized by laryngeal paralysis, esophageal dysfunction and a slowly progressive, non-painful generalized neuropathy.
This condition can lead to severe respiratory compromise, and this is where silicone stent placement, by your trusted veterinarian, can take the patient out of the emergency and provide a better quality of life.
The folded stent is introduced into the larynx with forceps or scissors.
It is released in the area with the greatest stenosis and the stent self-expands.
If repositioning is needed, it can be done with the same forceps.
This simple, fast and inexpensive procedure gets the patient out of the emergency room in a few minutes.
In addition, physical therapy exercise programs can be beneficial in maintaining the dog's mobility.
Finally, owner education and long-term follow-up are essential to ensure a satisfactory outcome and improve the animal's quality of life.
We thank all the veterinarians and researchers around the world who have contributed to this valuable information.
Thank you for your dedication and continuous effort to improve the welfare of our pets.
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