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Advances in Equine Upper Respiratory Surgery.

Advances in Equine Upper Respiratory Surgery is a comprehensive, up-to-date reference on surgical techniques in the upper respiratory tract in the horse, presenting theory and background as well as detailed procedures information. Part of the Advances in Veterinary Surgery series copublished with th...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Hawkins, Jan
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hoboken : Wiley, 2014.
Colección:AVS Advances in Veterinary Surgery.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Advances in Equine Upper Respiratory Surgery; Contents; Contributors; Foreword; Section I Recurrent Laryngeal Neuropathy; 1 Recurrent Laryngeal Neuropathy: Grading of Recurrent Laryngeal Neuropathy; Introduction; Resting endoscopic grading; Predictive value of resting laryngeal function; Dynamic grading; References; 2 Recurrent Laryngeal Neuropathy: Diagnosis, Dynamic Endoscopy; Introduction; Treadmill endoscopy; Overground endoscopy; Exercising laryngeal function; Resting versus exercising laryngeal grading systems; Bilateral laryngeal collapse.
  • Dynamic collapse of the apex of corniculate processVocal fold collapse; Enforced poll flexion; Progression of RLN; Implications of RLN in show horses; References; 3 Ultrasonography of the Larynx for the Diagnosis of Recurrent Laryngeal Neuropathy; Introduction to laryngeal ultrasound; Patient preparation and equipment; How to perform a laryngeal ultrasound examination; Use in recurrent laryngeal neuropathy; Use in other laryngeal abnormalities; Summary; References; 4 Laser Ventriculocordectomy; Introduction; Instrumentation; Laser VCE techniques; General surgical considerations for laser VCE.
  • Standing laser VCERecumbent laser VCE; Aftercare; References; 5 Prosthetic Laryngoplasty; Introduction; Surgical techniques for prosthetic laryngoplasty; Alternative laryngoplasty technique; Postoperative course and aftercare; References; 6 Biomechanics of Prosthetic Laryngoplasty; Introduction; What are the goals of prosthetic laryngoplasty?; Biomechanics of prosthetic laryngoplasty; The arytenoid cartilage; The cricoid cartilage; The cricoarytenoid articulation; The prosthetic suture/material; References; 7 Ablation of the Cricoarytenoid Joint; Surgical technique laser debridement of CAJ.
  • Mechanical debridement of the CAJSurgical technique mechanical destruction of CAJ; References; 8 The Use of Partial Arytenoidectomy in the Management of Recurrent Laryngeal Neuropathy; References; 9 Evaluation and Management of the Horse Following Failed Laryngoplasty; Introduction; Evaluation of the horse with failed laryngoplasty; Preoperative planning; Decision making repeat laryngoplasty versus PA; Repeat PL; Complications; References; 10 Evaluation and Management of the Horse with Dysphagia Following Prosthetic Laryngoplasty; Introduction; Evaluation; Management; Conservative; Surgery.
  • OutcomeReferences; 11 Treatment of Recurrent Laryngeal Neuropathy in Racehorses; Prognosis and postoperative evaluation of horses after treatment of recurrent laryngeal neuropathy: evaluation of the racehorse; Ventriculocordectomy; Partial arytenoidectomy; Prosthetic laryngoplasty; References; 12 Treatment of Recurrent Laryngeal Neuropathy in Draft Horses; Introduction; Diagnosis; Anesthesia; Selection of surgical procedure(s); References; 13 Evaluation and Treatment of the Horse with Fourth Branchial Arch Defects; Description and etiology; Pathologic anatomic features; Diagnosis; History.