Guttural Pouch Mycosis: A Three-Step Therapeutic Approach
The temporary ligation of the common carotid artery is performed as an emergency aid in cases of guttural pouch mycosis. Its usefulness is put into perspective after an anatomical summary of arterial vascularization involving a guttural pouch. It helps to better understand the need for the cranial (...
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Published in | Veterinary sciences Vol. 11; no. 1; p. 41 |
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Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Switzerland
MDPI AG
01.01.2024
MDPI |
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Summary: | The temporary ligation of the common carotid artery is performed as an emergency aid in cases of guttural pouch mycosis. Its usefulness is put into perspective after an anatomical summary of arterial vascularization involving a guttural pouch. It helps to better understand the need for the cranial (cerebral) and caudal (cardiac) occlusion of an arterial rupture by embolization in order to achieve maximum success in preventing and treating an hemorrhage. Topical oxygen therapy used alone or in a multimodal approach with embolization surgery is performed to promote healing of the inflammatory and mycotic lesions observed when an individual is affected. In conclusion, this three-step therapeutic approach should enable the equine practitioner to better orient their decision tree when faced with this condition which, while rare, can be potentially fatal if poorly treated. |
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ISSN: | 2306-7381 2306-7381 |
DOI: | 10.3390/vetsci11010041 |