Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgical repair of cleft soft palate in the horse.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary record
- Year:
- 1977
- Authors:
- Mason, T A et al.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This study discusses a surgical method to fix a cleft soft palate in horses, which is a condition where there is an opening in the soft tissue at the back of the mouth. The surgery involved two main approaches: one part of the repair was done by cutting through the joint at the front of the palate, and the other part was accessed through an incision in the throat area. The details of the surgery suggest it was carefully planned to address both ends of the cleft effectively. The outcome of the surgery was not specified, so it's unclear how successful the treatment was overall.
Abstract
A technique for the surgical repair of a cleft soft palate in the horse is described. A symphysiotomy approach was employed to repair the anterior end of the cleft palate, and the posterior part was approached via a pharyingotomy incision.
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