Equine Upper Respiratory Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment

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What is the current state of the art for equine laryngoplasty?

Sternothyroideus tenectomy/myectomy

Tie Back

Laryngeal tie forward

Standing laryngoplasty (correct)

What is crucial in standing laryngoplasty?

Cricoid bite

Watch out for esophagus

Restraint (correct)

Muscular process bite

Who developed the 'Tie Forward' procedure?

Ducharme NG

Fabrice Rossignol

Woodie JB

Dr. Norm Ducharme (correct)

What was induced by transecting the thyrohyoideus muscle?

DDSP Signup and view all the answers

What was placed between the thyroid cartilage and the basihyoid bone?

Stainless steel wire Signup and view all the answers

In how many different surgical procedures can DDSP be treated?

6 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary surgical principle in the surgical procedure for DDSP?

Tightening sutures between the thyroid cartilage and the basihyoid bone to pull the larynx forward Signup and view all the answers

What is the reported success rate of the surgical procedure in previously unoperated horses?

80% Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of laser palatoplasty?

It can be performed standing or prior to laryngeal tie forward Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of laser palatoplasty on the soft palate?

It destroys glands and muscle of the soft palate, resulting in fibrosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of combining laser palatoplasty with other procedures?

It provides a more comprehensive treatment for DDSP Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using overground endoscopy?

It eliminates the need for treadmills and can be used in the field Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of performing an overground endoscopy on a horse?

To visually examine the upper respiratory tract Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of exercise intolerance and upper respiratory tract noise?

Cardiac arrhythmias Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of laryngeal ultrasound?

To visualize the larynx and surrounding structures Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the procedure that involves removing the saccule and part of the vocal cord?

Ventriculocordectomy Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the system that uses a nylon suture and metal crimping clamps to perform laryngoplasty?

Securos™ system Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of surgical ankylosis of the cricoarytenoid joint?

To prevent relaxation of the laryngoplasty suture Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the joint that is surgically ankylosed to improve the postoperative outcome?

Cricoarytenoid joint Signup and view all the answers

How is the Recurrent Laryngeal Neuropathy (RLN) graded?

On a scale of 1-4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the procedure that involves using a laser to remove the saccule and part of the vocal cord?

Laser ventriculocordectomy Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using the Securos™ system combined with laser ablation of the CAJ?

Improved treatment outcomes for horses with RLN Signup and view all the answers