Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgical correction of deviated nasal septum and premaxilla in a colt.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1978
- Authors:
- Valdez, H et al.
Plain-English summary
A 6-month-old Appaloosa colt had some issues with his nose and mouth, including a crooked part of his upper jaw and a bump on his nose that made it hard for him to breathe properly. To fix these problems, the veterinarians performed two surgeries, spaced 12 weeks apart. They used a method that involved taking a piece of the colt's rib to help straighten his jaw and also removed part of his nasal bone and septum to improve airflow through his nostrils. The treatment aimed to correct these structural issues and help the colt breathe better.
Abstract
A 6-month-old Appaloosa colt had a deviation of the premaxilla and nasal septum as well as a dorsal hump of the nasal bone and maxillomandibular malocclusion. Two surgical procedures were performed 12 weeks apart to correct these anomalies. An intraoral approach and autogenous rib graft were used to correct the malocclusion and deviation of the premaxilla. Osteotomy of the nasal bone and removal of the nasal septum were performed to help correct the deviation and to facilitate free air passage through the nares.
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