Disorders of the guttural pouch

Question 1

The cause of the guttural pouch is typically

Answer 1

Congenital

Question 2

The guttural pouch will hold approximately

Answer 2

300-500 ml

Question 3

The guttural pouch empyema results in the accumulation of purulent exudate secondary to

Answer 3

Upper respiratory infections especially Streptococcus equi (strangles) infection

Question 4

Goutural pouch mycosis causes

Answer 4

Hemorrhage and/or neurologic signs such as dysphagia

Question 5

Neural structures in the guttural pouch

Answer 5

Cranial nerves VII, IX, X, XI, XII and the sympathetic trunk

Question 6

Vascular structures in te guttural pouch

Answer 6

Internal carotid
External carotid
Maxilary arteries

Question 7

Guttural pouch tympany is typically observed in

Answer 7

Foals

Question 8

The guttural pouch tympany causes in the foal

Answer 8

Nonpainful distension of the GP with air

Question 9

Diagnosis for guttural pouch tympany

Answer 9

X rays

Question 10

Treatment for guttural pouch tympany

Answer 10

For unilateral tympany, fenestration of the median septum that separates the two GP will alleviate the problem.
For bilateral tympany, resection or modification of the pharyngeal office may be necessary

Question 12

Prognosis for guttural pouch mycosis

Answer 12

Guarded to fair