Endoscopic electrosurgical excision of laryngeal granulation tissue in a standing pregnant mare

An 11-year-old, eight-months pregnant mare suddenly developed severe respiratory distress. Endoscopic examination identified intralaryngeal granulation tissue obstructing the airway. In order to avoid general anaesthesia and the problems associated with a permanent tracheostomy, the mass was resecte...

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Published in:Veterinary record 2000-10, Vol.147 (15), p.418-420
Main Authors: Booth, T. M., Hainisch, E. K., Knottenbelt, D. C., Edwards, G. B., Clegg, P. D., Kelly, D. F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Airway Obstruction - etiology
Airway Obstruction - surgery
Airway Obstruction - veterinary
Animals
Electrosurgery - methods
Electrosurgery - veterinary
Female
Granulation Tissue - pathology
Granulation Tissue - surgery
Horse Diseases - pathology
Horse Diseases - surgery
Horses
Posture
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications - veterinary
Pregnancy Outcome - veterinary
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Summary:An 11-year-old, eight-months pregnant mare suddenly developed severe respiratory distress. Endoscopic examination identified intralaryngeal granulation tissue obstructing the airway. In order to avoid general anaesthesia and the problems associated with a permanent tracheostomy, the mass was resected electrosurgically while the mare was standing. Patency was restored to the airway and the mare foaled without complication.
ISSN:0042-4900
2042-7670
DOI:10.1136/vr.147.15.418