Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Resection of a cervical tracheal bronchus in a foal.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1991
- Authors:
- Davis, D M et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 3-day-old Thoroughbred foal had a large swelling in its neck that was filled with air, which was found to be caused by a congenital (present at birth) issue with its trachea and some extra lung tissue. The foal showed signs of this problem through a compressible, air-filled sac around its trachea. The veterinarians used special imaging and a camera to look inside and assess the situation. They then performed surgery to remove the bronchus and the air-filled sac, and the outcome was both functionally and cosmetically acceptable, meaning the foal is doing well after the procedure.
Abstract
A 3-day-old Thoroughbred foal developed a large, air-distended, midcervical swelling that was diagnosed as a congenital tracheal bronchus with associated ectopic lung tissue. Clinical signs consisted of a compressible air-filled sac that enveloped the trachea. The nature and extent of the defect were evaluated endoscopically and radiographically. Surgical resection of the bronchus and associated air-filled sac resulted in a functionally and cosmetically acceptable outcome.
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