# Case report: Reconstruction with thyrohyoidopexy in a dog presented with complete laryngo-tracheal separation

## TL;DR

A dog with severe throat and windpipe injury was successfully treated with a surgical repair technique called thyrohyoidopexy.

## Contribution

This case report describes a successful use of thyrohyoidopexy for treating complete laryngo-tracheal separation in a dog.

## Key findings

- The dog recovered fully after thyrohyoidopexy and layered reconstruction of the laryngopharyngeal region.
- The surgical technique prevented reseparation and allowed for uneventful recovery within two months.
- Nonabsorbable sutures were used to reinforce the thyrohyoid membrane reconstruction.

## Abstract

A 2-year-old Norfolk Terrier purebred female dog was presented for urgent attention after strangulation secondary to elevator entrapment. The traumatic event caused a complex laryngopharyngeal lesion with total laryngotracheal and esophageal separation from the hyoid bone and pharynx. Reconstruction was performed from the posterior pharyngeal wall, and all layers, mucosa, muscles and ligaments were repaired. A thyrohyoidopexy was done using nonabsorbable sutures to reinforce the thyrohyoid membrane reconstruction and prevent reseparation in the immediate postoperative period. The patient's fully recovery was gradual but uneventful, with occasional cough resolving within 2 months.