Elongated Soft Palate

Wiley eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Karen M. Swalec Tobias, Diplomate ACVS (Small Animal) Cassie Lux DVM
DOI: 10.1002/9781394242825.ch60
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References: 2

Abstract

An elongated soft palate is most commonly reported in brachycephalic dog breeds such as English and French bulldogs and pugs. It can also occur with other causes of increased negative inspiratory pressure, such as nasopharyngeal stenosis, laryngeal paralysis, or tracheal collapse. Treatment is to shorten the palate (staphylectomy) using a laser, vessel sealing device, or cut-and-sew technique. The palate can also be thinned with a folded flap palatoplasty.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Tracheal and airway disorders Human-Animal Interaction Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Wiley eBooks
Pages
464–476
Publication date
27 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter