Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dorsal glottic stenosis after bilateral arytenoidectomy in two horses.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1988
- Authors:
- Harrison, I W & Raker, C W
- Affiliation:
- School of Veterinary Medicine · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Two horses underwent surgery to remove parts of their voice box due to a condition called bilateral arytenoid chondritis, which affects the cartilage in that area. After the surgery, both horses developed issues with their airway because of problems healing in the tissue at the back of their throat. This condition, known as dorsal glottic stenosis, can happen if the surgical site isn't properly closed. It's important for veterinarians to be careful during this type of surgery to avoid these complications.
Abstract
Bilateral arytenoidectomy had been performed as treatment for bilateral arytenoid chondritis in 2 horses. After surgery, dorsal mucosal defects were associated with subsequent development of dorsal glottic stenosis in the 2 horses. When performing bilateral arytenoidectomy in the horse, care must be taken to eliminate dorsal mucosal defects that cross the midline. Failure to close these defects may result in glottic stenosis.
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