| Alar fold resection in horses: 24 cases (1979-1992). | |
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PMID: 7790307 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Between 1979 and 1992, the alar folds were resected bilaterally in 22 horses and unilaterally in 2 horses. Abnormal respiratory tract noise and exercise intolerance were the primary complaints prior to surgery. Significantly (P = 0.01) more Standardbreds underwent resection of the alar folds, compared with the number of Standardbreds in the hospital population during the same period. The alar folds palpated abnormally thick in 13 horses and normal in 11 horses. Temporary dilatation of the nares with mattress sutures or clips lessened the respiratory tract noise and improved exercise tolerance in all 8 horses in which the diagnostic test was performed. Manual elevation of the alar folds reduced respiratory noise in the 11 horses evaluated. Long-term follow-up evaluation by telephone was available for 14 horses. All surgical incisions had healed cosmetically. Respiratory tract noise was decreased, and exercise tolerance improved in 10 of 14 (71%) horses. Complete charted racing information was obtained for 16 horses. Fourteen horses started their first race a mean of 118 days (range, 13 to 321 days) after surgery. The mean number of starts after surgery was 51, with 14 of 16 (88%) horses starting more than 6 times after surgery. Of the 16 horses, 8 horses raced at least 3 times before and after surgery; 4 had improved racing performance, 2 had similar performance, and 2 had decreased performance. Five Standardbreds never raced, and 1 Standardbred raced once before surgery.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS) |
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Authors:
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J F Hawkins; E P Tulleners; L H Evans; J A Orsini |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Volume: 206 ISSN: 0003-1488 ISO Abbreviation: J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. Publication Date: 1995 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1995-07-24 Completed Date: 1995-07-24 Revised Date: 2003-11-14 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7503067 Medline TA: J Am Vet Med Assoc Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1913-6 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Clinical Studies, New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Kennett Square 19348-1692, USA. |
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Animals Endoscopy / veterinary Exercise Tolerance Female Follow-Up Studies Horse Diseases / etiology, surgery* Horses Male Nasal Mucosa / surgery* Nasal Obstruction / etiology, surgery, veterinary* Respiratory Sounds / etiology, veterinary Retrospective Studies |
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