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Permanent Tracheostomy in a Thoroughbred Mare with Arytenoid Chondritis

  • Park, Soomin (College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Medical Research Institute, Jeju National University) ;
  • Park, Kyung-won (College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Medical Research Institute, Jeju National University) ;
  • Lee, Eun-bee (College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Medical Research Institute, Jeju National University) ;
  • Sohn, Yongwoo (KRA Veterinary Center, Korea Racing Authority) ;
  • Jeong, Hyohoon (College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Medical Research Institute, Jeju National University) ;
  • Kang, Tae-Young (College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Medical Research Institute, Jeju National University) ;
  • Seo, Jong-pil (College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Medical Research Institute, Jeju National University)
  • Received : 2021.02.16
  • Accepted : 2021.09.01
  • Published : 2021.10.31
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Abstract

A 10-year-old Thoroughbred mare was referred to the Jeju National University Equine Hospital with roaring, dyspnea, and weight loss. On endoscopic examination, the horse was diagnosed with right arytenoid chondritis. Surgical treatment was selected due to the failure of a previous medical treatment. Permanent tracheostomy was performed in a standing position. The horse was restrained and tied in a proper position in the stock. The cranial parts of the 2nd to 5th tracheal cartilages were resected, as were the associated skin, mucosa, muscle, and cartilages. After the stoma was formed, external mucosa and skin were sutured using a simple interrupted method. The horse was hospitalized for 22 days receiving postoperative care including antibiotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, dressing as required, and was pregnant six months after the surgery. A permanent tracheostomy is thought to be effective in horses with diseases causing upper respiratory tract obstruction.

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