title: Brachycephalic airway syndrome: management.
abstract: Brachycephalic airway syndrome (BAS) is a group of primary and secondary abnormalities that result in upper airway obstruction. Several of these abnormalities can be addressed medically and/or surgically to improve quality of life. This article reviews potential complications, anesthetic considerations, recovery strategies, and outcomes associated with medical and surgical management of BAS.
authors.affiliation: Mississippi State University, MS, USA.
authors.forename: Dena L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Lodato
authors.forename: Cheryl S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Hedlund
mesh_terms: D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D002415:Cats; D003398:Craniosynostoses / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000662:veterinary; D015619:Respiratory System Abnormalities / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D016896:Treatment Outcome