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What is the purpose of making lateral relief incisions during the repair process?
What is the purpose of making lateral relief incisions during the repair process?
- To reduce tension on the repair (correct)
- To prevent coughing and dyspnea
- To increase tension on the repair
- To secure the flaps in position
Where is the recommended location for the pharyngostomy tube placement?
Where is the recommended location for the pharyngostomy tube placement?
- Rostrally (correct)
- Cranially
- Laterally
- Caudodorsally
What may happen if a pharyngostomy tube is placed too large or kinked?
What may happen if a pharyngostomy tube is placed too large or kinked?
- Coughing and dyspnea (correct)
- Decreased aspiration risk
- Improved epiglottic movement
- Increased swallowing reflex
What is a sublingual mucocele also known as?
What is a sublingual mucocele also known as?
What is the medical management approach for a mucocele?
What is the medical management approach for a mucocele?
Why is granulation tissue lining produced in a mucocele?
Why is granulation tissue lining produced in a mucocele?
What is the primary method for accessing the esophagus to remove a foreign body?
What is the primary method for accessing the esophagus to remove a foreign body?
What technique can be used to facilitate the passage of the forceps tips through the esophageal wall?
What technique can be used to facilitate the passage of the forceps tips through the esophageal wall?
What is the most common type of foreign body found in the esophagi of dogs and cats?
What is the most common type of foreign body found in the esophagi of dogs and cats?
What is the most common location for esophageal foreign bodies in dogs and cats?
What is the most common location for esophageal foreign bodies in dogs and cats?
What is the primary preoperative management for esophageal foreign bodies?
What is the primary preoperative management for esophageal foreign bodies?
What is the primary surgical technique for removing esophageal foreign bodies?
What is the primary surgical technique for removing esophageal foreign bodies?
What is the surgical treatment for a mucocele involving the salivary glands?
What is the surgical treatment for a mucocele involving the salivary glands?
What procedure involves creating an opening in the esophagus for placement of a feeding tube?
What procedure involves creating an opening in the esophagus for placement of a feeding tube?
What occurs during manual (unassisted) transesophageal advancement?
What occurs during manual (unassisted) transesophageal advancement?
What does esophagotomy involve?
What does esophagotomy involve?
When dissecting the mandibular salivary gland, what should be transected if necessary to aid dissection?
When dissecting the mandibular salivary gland, what should be transected if necessary to aid dissection?
What is regurgitation defined as?
What is regurgitation defined as?
Which step is described in the approach to the cervical esophagus?
Which step is described in the approach to the cervical esophagus?
What is the purpose of the rolled towel in the lateral approach?
What is the purpose of the rolled towel in the lateral approach?
Which muscle is transected or retracted in the lateral approach?
Which muscle is transected or retracted in the lateral approach?
In the esophagotomy closure, where are the knots placed for the first layer of sutures?
In the esophagotomy closure, where are the knots placed for the first layer of sutures?
What structure is retracted to expose the esophagus in the cervical approach?
What structure is retracted to expose the esophagus in the cervical approach?
Which layer is apposed in the second layer of sutures during esophagotomy closure?
Which layer is apposed in the second layer of sutures during esophagotomy closure?
What is the term used to describe abnormally narrowed or small nostrils in dogs?
What is the term used to describe abnormally narrowed or small nostrils in dogs?
Which structure causes variable amounts of airflow obstruction when it extends past the nose into the pharynx?
Which structure causes variable amounts of airflow obstruction when it extends past the nose into the pharynx?
In brachycephalic dogs, what can happen if the soft palate is too long for the length of the mouth?
In brachycephalic dogs, what can happen if the soft palate is too long for the length of the mouth?
What is the consequence of chronic stress placed on the cartilage of the larynx in brachycephalic dogs?
What is the consequence of chronic stress placed on the cartilage of the larynx in brachycephalic dogs?
Which condition is characterized by the soft part of the roof of the mouth being too long for the length of the mouth?
Which condition is characterized by the soft part of the roof of the mouth being too long for the length of the mouth?
