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Severe soft palate elongation and thickening are common components of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) in English and French Bulldogs. Excess soft palate tissue can obstruct airflow at the level of the oropharynx, contributing to stertor, stridor, increased respiratory effort, exercise intolerance, and increased risk of heat stress. A staphylectomy (soft palate resection) surgically removes the redundant portion of the soft palate to improve airflow and reduce upper airway resistance. Staphylectomy is commonly performed alongside other corrective procedures, such as nares or vestibular widening, depending on the individual patient’s anatomic abnormalities.

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