Partial closure of laryngotomies in horses

In horses, ventral laryngotomies are typically allowed to heal by second intention. Partial closure of the laryngotomy incision, however, was associated wtih less exudate, less aftercare, shorter hospitalization, and better cosmetic results, compared with the traditional technique. The partial closu...

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Published inJournal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Vol. 204; no. 8; p. 1227
Main Author Beroza, G.A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 15.04.1994
Subjects
Animals
CABALLOS
CASE STUDIES
CHEVAL
CURACION
ESTUDIOS DE CASOS PRACTICOS
ETUDE DE CAS
Female
GUERISON
HEALING
HORSES
Horses - surgery
LARINGE
LARYNX
Larynx - surgery
Male
OPERACIONES QUIRURGICAS
OPERATION CHIRURGICALE
POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS
Postoperative Complications - prevention & control
Postoperative Complications - veterinary
SURGICAL OPERATIONS
Surgical Stapling - veterinary
Suture Techniques - veterinary
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Summary:In horses, ventral laryngotomies are typically allowed to heal by second intention. Partial closure of the laryngotomy incision, however, was associated wtih less exudate, less aftercare, shorter hospitalization, and better cosmetic results, compared with the traditional technique. The partial closure technique did not result in complications in the 3 horses in which it was attempted.
Bibliography:L74
9446263
ISSN:0003-1488
1943-569X
DOI:10.2460/javma.1994.204.08.1227