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Tracheal Stents Versus Rings
| Stent | Extraluminal Rings | |
|---|---|---|
| Where it goes | Inside the trachea | Around the outside of the trachea |
| How | Through the mouth, guided by fluoroscopy | Surgery through a neck incision |
| Typical use | Collapse in the chest or along much of the trachea | Collapse in the neck |
| Reported improvement (ACVS) | About 95 percent immediately improved | About 75 percent improve |
Fewer hospitals offer ring surgery than stents. Your dog's imaging decides which one fits. Source: American College of Veterinary Surgeons.
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