Equine Gutteral Pouch Flashcards
What is Guttural pouch empyema caused by
Causes include URT infections, esp. Strep. equi equi , Streptococcus zooepidemicus, retropharyngeal abscesses & trauma (e.g. stylohyoid fracture), Iatrogenic (infusion of irritating drugs), Stenotic pouch opening.
Clinical signs of a horse suffering from Guttural pouch empyema
retropharyngeal swelling, nasal discharge, lymphadenopathy, respiratory noise and + dysphagia
Treatment of horse having empyema
drainage & lavage (water, saline, Ringers) via indwelling Foley catheter
Treatment of horse having Chondroids
require removal via endoscopy or Surgery
Treatment of horse with Chronic infection with Strep. equi equi
drainage, lavage, and systemic penicillin.
Names of surgical approaches to the gutteral pouch
Hyovertebrotomy
Viborg’s triangle
Modified Whitehouse
Whitehouse
A foal shows swelling, respiratory stridor, dysphagia and Marked retropharyngeal swelling. What is the most likely diagnosis
Guttural pouch Tympany
Guttural Pouch Mycosis is most often caused by which bacteria
Aspergillus sp.
A horse with epistaxis (1-3 episdoes) has neurological dysfunction (facial nerve, laryngeal and/or pharyngeal paralysis, vagal signs)
Guttural Pouch Mycosis
Treatment for Guttural pouch mycosis
Angiographic placement of metal coils to occlude damaged vessel
Balloon catheter occulsion
Tie off vessel via Viborg’s triangle
What is Temporohyoid Osteoarthropathy
Progressive disease of the middle ear and bones of the temporohyoid joint
Clinical signs of Temporohyoid Osteoarthropathy
Head shaking
Ear rubbing
Behavioral change
Facial nerve paralysis
Head tilt and ataxia
Nystagmus (slow toward affected side)
A horse fell over backwards and shows Profuse bilateral epistaxis, Ataxia and Head tilt. What condition is this called
Rupture of the Neck “Strap Muscles”
Treatment of rupture of the neck
Stall rest
Dependent on degree of concurrent brain trauma or skull fracture
Anti-inflammatories
Supportive care
