Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Septic epiglottic chondritis with abscessation in 2 young Thoroughbred racehorses.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2006
- Authors:
- Infernuso, Tomas et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Sciences · United States
Plain-English summary
Two young Thoroughbred racehorses were diagnosed with an infection in the cartilage of their epiglottis, which is the flap that covers the windpipe during swallowing. The infected tissue was removed using a special camera technique, and the horses were treated with antibiotics to help fight the infection. While the infection was successfully managed, both horses developed a condition where the soft palate was displaced, and the epiglottis became misshapen. Attempts to correct this issue with surgery did not succeed.
Abstract
Septic epiglottic chondritis with abscessation diagnosed in 2 Thoroughbred racehorses. Infected cartilage removed videoendoscopically followed by systemic antibiotics. The infectious process was successfully controlled, but permanent dorsal displacement of the soft palate (DDSP) with a shortened, deformed epiglottic cartilage developed. Surgery for the DDSP using bilateral partial sternothyroidectomy or laryngeal tie-forward failed.
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