Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Treatment in the field of 27 horses with epiglottic entrapment.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary record
- Year:
- 2007
- Authors:
- Russell, T & Wainscott, M
- Affiliation:
- University Veterinary Centre · United Kingdom
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
Twenty-seven horses were treated for epiglottic entrapment by using an oral, hand-assisted bistoury knife technique, under general anaesthesia; 26 of them returned successfully to racing, but one developed a permanently displaced soft palate. After the surgery 13 of the horses had an increased handicap rating and 13 had a decreased rating.
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