Long-term outcome of permanent tracheostomy in 15 dogs with severe laryngeal collapse secondary to brachycephalic airway obstructive syndrome.

Objective: To report the long-term outcome of permanent tracheostomy for the management of severe laryngeal collapse secondary to brachycephalic airway obstructive syndrome.

Study Design: Retrospective case series.

Animals: Fifteen brachycephalic dogs with severe laryngeal collapse treated with permanent tracheostomy.