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Millie

Millie
  • Patient:
    Millie, 10 year old spayed miniature poodle.


  • Presenting complaint:
    Upper respiratory noise, plus right-side nasal discharge. Millie also had controlled diabetes mellitus and mild mitral regurgitation.


  • Diagnostic studies before endoscopy:
    A computed tomography of the head identified multiple nasopharyngeal and soft palate abnormalities.


  • Endoscopic procedure:
    A stricture in the choana was identified by rhinoscopy. A radiofrequency element was used to resect and enlarge the opening from the nasal to the pharyngeal cavities.


  • Benefits of using endoscopy:
    Rhinoscopy was a minimally-invasive procedure to identify and treat the choanal stricture that had produced long-term clinical signs.












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