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Endoscopic electrosurgical excision of laryngeal granulation tissue in a standing pregnant mare
Author(s) -
Booth T. M.,
Hainisch E. K.,
Knottenbelt D. C.,
Edwards G. B.,
Clegg P. D.,
Kelly D. F.
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
veterinary record
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.261
H-Index - 99
eISSN - 2042-7670
pISSN - 0042-4900
DOI - 10.1136/vr.147.15.418
Subject(s) - medicine , granulation tissue , respiratory distress , airway , surgery , complication , anesthesia , wound healing
An 11‐year‐old, eight‐months pregnant mare suddenly developed severe respiratory distress. Endoscopic examination identified intralaryngeal granulation tissue obstructing the airway. In order to avoid general anaesthesia and the problems associated with a permanent tracheostomy, the mass was resected electrosurgically while the mare was standing. Patency was restored to the airway and the mare foaled without complication.