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Surgical repair of ruptured trachea in a horse

C A Kirker-Head¹, T P Jakob

¹Department of Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton, MA 01536.

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association|May 15, 1990

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Summary

A horse with a severed trachea underwent surgical repair, including tracheal resection and anastomosis. Successful recovery was achieved despite a subsequent peritracheal abscess, which was managed with drainage and antibiotics.

Area of Science:

Veterinary Surgery
Equine Medicine
Respiratory Surgery

Background:

Tracheal trauma can lead to complete transection, compromising airway patency.
Prompt intervention is critical for survival in cases of severe tracheal injury.

Observation:

An Arabian mare presented with a complete transection of the trachea due to trauma.
A temporary airway was established via the rupture site.

Findings:

Surgical resection of three devitalized tracheal ring segments and end-to-end anastomosis were performed under general anesthesia.
Postoperative wound healing was complicated by a peritracheal abscess.
The abscess was successfully treated with drainage and antibiotic therapy.

Implications:

This case demonstrates the feasibility of surgical management for complete tracheal transection in horses.
Effective treatment of secondary complications like abscesses is crucial for successful outcomes in tracheal surgery.

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