BOAS Surgery - Monday 22nd Nov. 9:00-17:00 *FULLY BOOKED*

VCI Approved Course Code 20-21-0311

 9.5 CVE Credits 

BOAS is a complex, congenital multi-level airway disorder that has a massive impact on animal welfare. Due to the popularity of brachycephalic breeds, we have witnessed an explosion in their ownership, an increased prevalence of the condition and patients presented earlier and with more severe manifestations of the condition.

Speaker: Aidan McAlinden MVB MSc Cert SAS DipECVS MRCVS

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Assessment, surgical management and expected outcomes will be discussed in detail alongside hands-on practical sessions. Pre-operative and post-operative care will be highlighted to decrease surgical complications and improve outcomes.

What you’ll learn: 

  • Recognition of the signs BOAS and impact on other body systems
  • Functional grading and pre-operative assessment
  • Surgical techniques – rhinoplasty, soft palate resection and saccule resection
  • Post-operative management
  • Managing complications including tracheostomy placement and care
  • Expected outcome

*Onsite course are subject to change based on Covid restrictions