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Equine Upper Respiratory In Horses Flashcards

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Basic approach to the Upper Airway Case

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  1. History and physical exam
  2. Primary diagnostic: upper airway endoscopy
  3. Secondary or tertiary diagnostics: rads, dynamic endoscopy, MRI, CT, oral examination, blood work, Biopsy
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Basic exam findings for an upper airway cases

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  • noise: inspiration and expiration
  • airflow through nostrils
  • palpation (larynx, trachea, lymph nodes
  • facial deformation or nerve deficits
  • auscultation of trachea and lungs
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Inspiratory noise is always pathologic as it indicates __ of the upper airway lumen.

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Inspiratory noise is always pathologic as it indicates narrowing of the upper airway lumen.

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Stridor = __ while Stertor = ___

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Stridor = high pitched while Stertor = low pitched

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Exercising expiratory sounds when the feet hit the ground are __

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Normal

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Tracheostomy provides an __ in horses with life threatening URT obstruction

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Tracheostomy provides an airway in horses with life threatening URT obstruction

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Serous nasal discharge

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Viral respiratory infection and allergic rhinitis

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Mucoid to purulent nasal discharge

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Primary or secondary bacterial respiratory infection, sinusitis

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Hemorrhagic nasal discharge

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Fresh: GP mycosis, trauma, lower airway

Old: ethmoid hematoma, lower airway bad stuff

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Feed contamination nasal discharge

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Choke (Saliva), dysphagia due to pharyngeal dysfunction

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Fetid odor nasal discharge

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Dental or chronic

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Epidermal inclusion Cyst are fluid filled __ lesions and are primarily a __ problem that occasionally obstruct the airway. The contain squamous and keratin debris and can be removed __ but you must remove the __ or they may recurr

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Epidermal inclusion Cyst are fluid filled cyst lesions and are primarily a cosmetic problem that occasionally obstruct the airway. The contain squamous and keratin debris and can be removed surgically but you must remove the lining intact or they may recurr

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Alar fold collapse is enlargement or failure of the ____ muscle that’s allows collapse during exercise. It’s most common in __. it vibrates and makes noise during __ and __

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Alar fold collapse is enlargement or failure of the transversus muscle that’s allows collapse during exercise. It’s most common in saddlebreds. it vibrates and makes noise during inspiration and expiration.

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Alar fold collapse can be diagnosis

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Suture a gauze to hold alar folds open to see if noise goes away

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Alar fold collapse treatment

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Surgically resect alar fold by incising through the lateral algae GA and return to exercise. If there is improved performance and noise then the diagnosis was correct

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Nasal fold collapse can have a __ applied during exercise that reduce peak __ pressure and resistance when horse is maximally exercising

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Nasal fold collapse can have a nasal strip applied during exercise that reduce peak inspiratory pressure and resistance when horse is maximally exercising

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How do nasal strips reduce peak inspiratory pressure and resistance when horse is maximally exercising?

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They pull the dorsal conchal fold laterally and expands dorsal meatus. May reduce the work of breathing and alleviate noise.

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Facial nerve paralysis

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Lack of tone in nostril may cause flutter or collapse of nostril, look for associated clinical signs

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Nasal mucosal hemorrhage is __

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Nasal mucosal hemorrhage is rare

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Wry nose

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A congenital malformation where the maxillary incisors fail to occlude with the mandibular incisors. Mild cases are the most common, but severe cases can lead to Dyspnea, tracheostomy or sx fixation. Owners should be aware of reduced expectations for athleticism and asymmetric growth of incisors.

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Choanal atresia is the failure of the __ to rupture in early gestation and is more common __and is fatal at birth without tracheostomy

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Choanal atresia is the failure of the buconasal membrane to rupture in early gestation and is more common bilaterally and is fatal at birth without tracheostomy

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Choanal stenosis is when the nasal passage are __ than normal and causes __ in foals

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Choanal stenosis is when the nasal passage are narrower than normal and causes exercise intolerance in foals

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Nasal polyps are attached to the __ and are a soft, painless, benign growth that is usually __as a result of __ inflammation. It as can be amputated by snaring with OB wire through a protective tube

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Nasal polyps are attached to the caudal nasopharynx/sinus and are a soft, painless, benign growth that is usually unilateral as a result of chronic inflammation. It as can be amputated by snaring with OB wire through a protective tube

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Fungal rhinitis causes __ discharge and can be diagnosed by ___. It can be treated by surgical __ and systemic __such as ___. These have a __ potential and success is variable

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Fungal rhinitis causes bloody/mucopurulent nasal discharge and can be diagnosed by biopsy or cytology . It can be treated by surgical debulking and systemic anti fungal such as fluconazole and voriconazole. These have a zoonotic potential and success is variable

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T/f: nasal passages are part of a complete endoscopic exam

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what structures would only be seen clearly when enlarged or fluid-filled due to summation?

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ventral conchal sinus

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computed tomography is excellant at assessing the ____ within the sinus but does not allow
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computed tomography is excellent at assessing the delicate bony structures within the sinus but does not allow definitive diagnosis

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sinus trephination

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This is when holes are drilled into the sinus to promote drainage - where to drill the hole depends on the sites affected.

conchofrontal site: frontal, dorsal, conchal, caudal maxillary, sphenopalatine

caudal maxillary site: communicates with choncofrontal site for through and through lavage

rostal maxillary site: rostral maxillary sinus, ventral conchal sinus

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Sinoscopy is done through the ___ sinus which allows for ___ , ___ and ___. Horses should be kept off of antibiotics for at least ___ weeks.

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Sinoscopy is done through the frontoconchal sinus which allows for visualization , biopsy and treatment . Horses should be kept off of antibiotics for at least 2-4 weeks.

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bone flaps

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These are for treatment after diagnosis following sinuoscopy or if large lesion on diagnostic imaging. Frontonasal bone flap is the most common and useful and allows access to rostral maxillary and ventral conchal sinus if maxillary septal bulla is fenestrated.

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__ and __ are the most common sinonasal diseases

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primary and dental are the most common sinonasal diseases

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Most sinusitis is __ to a primary disease process and __ is the most common cause. Primary sinusitis is diagnosed when you cannot find any underlying cause of sinusitis.

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Most sinusitis is secondary to a primary disease process and dental related sinusitis is the most common cause. Primary sinusitis is diagnosed when you cannot find any underlying cause of sinusitis.

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Primary sinusitis

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This happens when inflammation of the sinus mucosa can block off normal sinus drainage. Acute cases need broad spectrum antimicrobials for about 1 week. Then sinus lavage by sinuostomy site if there is no response. Inspissated pus will cause treatment failure and need more extensive exploration.

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a sinus cyst would be a __ lesion on an oblique radiograph and will be __ filled. These lesions can cause __ of the facial bones and loss of bone architecture in the sinus (resp or drainage obstruction). surgery is curative in __ of cases if all lining is removed

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a sinus cyst would be a round lesion on an oblique radiograph and will be fluid filled. These lesions can cause deformation of the facial bones and loss of bone architecture in the sinus (resp or drainage obstruction). surgery is curative in 80% of cases if all lining is removed

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Sinus neoplasia may cause facial __ and you should perform a __ for definitive diagnois but the prognosis is __ with treatment

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Sinus neoplasia may cause facial deformation and you should perform a biopsy for definitive diagnosis but the prognosis is poor with treatment

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Suture periostitis is most common in __ horses and will show a gap and __ at facial sutures that can be secondary to __. Treat with topical __ and __ and maybe antibiotics

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Suture periostitis is most common in young horses and will show a gap and periosteal proliferation at facial sutures that can be secondary to trauma. Treat with topical anti - inflammatories and time and maybe antibiotics

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Sinus Trauma and Fractures

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CS: Acute cases of epistaxis, may progress to secondary sinusitis (mucopurulent discharge), emphysema
DX: multiple oblique radiographs to see fracture extent
Tx: reduce ST swelling with antimicrobials and anti inflams, surgical repair of indented fractures or small fracture can be treated conservatively

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Progressive ethmoid hematoma

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CS: unilateral epistaxis

Dx: endoscopy reveals dark red to tan brown encapsulated mass, radiographs to check sinus involvement

Tx: formalin injection is the most common 1st line tx via trans endoscopic needle and is repeated every 3-4 weeks, laser ablation,

Recurrence: involvement of sphenopalatine sinus is the most common reason for recurrence (12-67%)

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Gutteral pouches anatomy

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They are paired ventral diverticuli of Eustachian tubes that are divided into lateral and medial compartments by the stylohyoid bone. They are lined by ciliated epithelium that contain many lymphocytic follicles and the lining is closely associated with CN 9, 10 ,11 and 12

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General clinical signs of gutteral pouch disease

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Nasal discharge, parotid or dorsal pharyngeal wall swelling (Dyspnea), cranial nerve dysfunction, cranial sympathetic trunk dysfunction (horners)

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What are 3 ways to reach the GP for treatment?

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  1. Non surgical - best approach (endoscope)
  2. Transendoscopic laser
  3. Open surgical
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Gutteral pouch tympany

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CS: Horses from birth to 1 year old when the salpingopharyngeal osteomyelitis becomes a one way valve resulting in air being trapped in the GP and leading to Dyspnea.

Dx: rads, PE and endoscopy

Tx: relive air with in dwelling catheter then provide permanent relief with laser surgery : want to stop the one way valve

Prognosis: good

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Guttural pouch empyema

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This is an extension of URT infection or a burst retropharyngeal lymph nose (strangles)
CS: intermittent nasal discharge, lymph node enlargement, parotid swelling, respiratory disease, dysphasia

Dx: screen for strangle and quarantine until you get results

Tx: daily irrigation for 7-10 days

Prognosis: good

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GP Chondroids

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Suspect if purulent material solifies or becomes chronic. Still test for strep equi equi and you can Dx by radiographs or endoscopy then remove the chondroids with endoscopy

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Guttural pouch mycosis

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CS: arterial hemorrhage, unpredictable number of bleeds, mycosis plaques

Treatment: urgent! Keep horse quiet and allow to clot then ace to reduce bp and give coagulants (aminocaproic acid or plasma). Endoscopy with sedation to see mycotic plaque on external carotid then use surgical coils, plugs (they stop blood flow in that artery) or laser fenestrations of the dorsal pharyngeal recess

Prognosis is good if surgically treated but worse if neuro signs are present

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Temporohyoid osteoarthropathy (THO)

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Fusion of the temporohyoid joint that reduces motility of the hyoid apparatus and can progress to neurologic impairment. This can be diagnosed by endoscopy, rads or CT. It should be surgically treated with a ceratohyoidectomy that improves neuro signs by 89%

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If there was dysfunction of the muscles that support the pharynx, what would the consequences be during exercise?

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There caudal soft palate could rise up into the lumen of the pharynx causing dorsal displacement

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Lymphoid hyperplasia

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Young horses typically with active lymphoid tissue or older horses that have it secondary to to inflammation. It’s graded 1-4 depending on severity.

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Palatal dysfunction can lead to __ which is the most common cause of __. Explain the pathophysiology.

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Palatal dysfunction can lead to DDSP which is the most common cause of upper airway obstruction.

The pathophysiology is poorly understood but may be due to neuromuscular dysfunction, reduced elevation of the larynx, and/or dysfunction of the Hypoglossal nerve

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Dorsal displacement of the soft palate (DDSP) causes obstruction during __ with a __ and reduced __. ___ is the best diagnostic tool for it since most cases are intermittent.

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Dorsal displacement of the soft palate (DDSP) causes obstruction during expiration with a fluttering nois and reduced performance. Dynamic endoscopy is the best diagnostic tool for it since most cases are intermittent.

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DDSP medical treatment

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  • Systemic NSAIDs and coritcosteroids
  • Topical anti inflammatory throat spray (glycerin, dexmeth, etc.)
  • Environmental change
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DDSP surgical treatment

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  1. Surgery that aims to move the position of the larynx relative to the soft palate
    - most commonly is the tie forward which is a thyrohyoideus m prosthesis
  2. Surgery that aims to stiffen the soft palate by creating scar tissue
    - palatoplasty (laser or thermal)
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Nasopharyngeal cicatrix is found in __ environments and healing causes ___which may be worse if the __ are involved. It can be treated early on in the course of disease with __ and __

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Nasopharyngeal cicatrix is found in HOT environments and healing causes nasopharyngeal fibrosis which may be worse if the arytenoids are involved. It can be treated early on in the course of disease with anti inflammatories and removing the inciting cause (keep inside?)

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Nasopharyngeal dysfunction in foals causes respiratory __ and __ . Foals should be treated with a __ , nutrition and __. This often resolves within __ days.

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Nasopharyngeal dysfunction in foals causes respiratory distress and dysphagia. Foals should be treated with a tracheotomy , nutrition and check for FPT. This often resolves within 30 days.

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Foals cleft palate is __ but will have clinical signs of __ draining from the nose, coughing and ___. It’s prognosis < __ overall and has a high chance of __.

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Foals cleft palate is RARE but will have clinical signs of milk draining from the nose, coughing and aspiration pneumonia. It’s prognosis < 50% overall and has a high chance of dehiscence.

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Normal laryngeal function means that the arytenoids are __ during exercise and swallowing

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Normal laryngeal function means that the arytenoids are abducted during exercise and swallowing

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If there is an inability for a horse to acutely abduct an arytenoids cartilage during maximal exercise, what would be the result?

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Negative pressure pulling in the cartilage during expiration and the cartilages collapse

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Laryngeal hemiplegia is __ atrophy of the __ muscle that causes lack of __ and Inspiratory obstruction. 95% are left sided.

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Laryngeal hemiplegia is neurogenic atrophy of the cricoarytenoid dorsalis muscle that causes lack of abduction and Inspiratory obstruction. 95% are left sided.

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How do you treat recurrent laryngeal neuropathy?

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Conservative: appropriate for non athletic horses, you can just keep an eye on it

Surgical: prosthetic laryngoplasty (tie back) or ventriculocordectomy
- re innervate the CAD muscle takes 12 months

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How do you treat recurrent laryngeal neuropathy?

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Conservative: appropriate for non athletic horses, you can just keep an eye on it

Surgical: prosthetic laryngoplasty (tie back) or ventriculocordectomy
- re innervate the CAD muscle

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Prosthetic Laryngoplasty “tie back” sutures the __ to the muscular process of the __ so that the __ muscle function is stimulated

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Prosthetic Laryngoplasty “tie back” sutures the cricoid to the muscular process of the arytenoids so that the CAD muscle function is stimulated

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What is the result of a tie back procedure

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Abducted arytenoids that does not move

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Arytenoid chondropathy is a deformity due to __ within the cartilage. It can cause severe UrT obstruction at rest if __ grow into the lumen of the airway.

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Arytenoid chondropathy is a deformity due to infection within the cartilage. It can cause severe URT obstruction at rest if granulomas grow into the lumen of the airway.

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Arytenoid chondropathy treatment

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  1. Emergency tracheotomy if airway occlusion with granuloma
  2. Medical with anti inflammatory and antimicrobials
  3. Granuloma resection
  4. Arytenoidectomy
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An Entrapped epiglottis is covered by __ and __. It can be treated by __ with an __ prognosis

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An Entrapped epiglottis is covered by aryepiglottic fold and subepiglottal mucose. It can be treated by axial midline division with an excellent prognosis

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Decreased lumen size __ the negative pressure

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Increases

67
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List some effects of negative pressure on soft tissues for Upper airway inflammation

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  • Vocal fold collapse
  • Pharyngeal collapse
  • Axial deviation of aryepiglottic folds
  • Dorsal displacement of soft palate
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T/F: its never normal to make a noise during inspiration

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