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 process -- Vocal 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 VCE -- Recumbent 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 CAJ -- Surgical 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 -- Outcome -- References -- 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 -- Physical examination -- Resting upper airway endoscopy -- Dynamic upper airway endoscopy -- Diagnostic imaging -- Treatment -- Conclusion -- References -- 14 Future Developments in the Management and Treatment of Recurrent Laryngeal Neuropathy -- Introduction -- References -- 15 Objective Evaluation Following Surgical Correction of Upper Airway Abnormalities -- Introduction -- References -- Section II Dorsal Displacement of the Soft Palate -- 16 Dorsal Displacement of the Soft Palate: Pathophysiology and New Diagnostic Techniques -- Introduction -- Etiology -- References.

17 Dorsal Displacement of the Soft Palate: Standing and Dynamic Endoscopic Examination -- Introduction -- Endoscopic examination at rest -- Endoscopic examination during exercise -- Resting versus exercising endoscopic examination -- Persistent DDSP -- DDSP in show horses -- References -- 18 Ultrasonography of the Horse with Suspected Dorsal Displacement of the Soft Palate -- Introduction -- Ultrasonographic technique -- Discussion -- References -- 19 Sternothyroideus Myotenectomy and Staphylectomy -- Introduction -- Surgical technique -- Aftercare -- References -- 20 Dorsal Displacement of the Soft Palate: Laryngeal Tie-Forward -- Introduction -- Surgical technique -- Results -- Management of complications -- Incisional infection -- Recurrence -- Vocal cord collapse -- Other technical tips/concerns -- References -- 21 Laser Palatoplasty -- Introduction -- Surgical technique -- Laser palatoplasty under general anesthesia -- Aftercare -- Complications -- Discussion -- References -- 22 Surgical Management of Dorsal Displacement of the Soft Palate in the Racehorse -- Introduction -- Surgical correction -- Laryngeal tie-forward -- Laser cautery of the soft palate (palatoplasty) -- Sternothyroideus myotenectomy with/without staphylectomy (Llewellyn procedure) -- References -- 23 Dorsal Displacement of the Soft Palate: Evaluation of the Horse with Poor Performance Following Attempted Surgical Correction -- Introduction -- Revision of the laryngeal tie-forward -- References -- 24 Treatment of Persistent Dorsal Displacement of the Soft Palate -- Introduction -- Pathogenesis -- Historical complaints -- Clinical signs and examination -- Management -- References -- Section III Surgery of the Head -- 25 Nasal Septum Removal -- Introduction -- Clinical signs of nasal septum disease -- Surgery -- Three-wire method of septal resection.

Nasal septum resection by three-wire method -- Nasal septoplasty -- Postoperative care -- Complications -- Prognosis -- Author comments -- References -- 26 Surgical Treatment of Horses with Wry Nose -- Introduction -- Bilateral partial osteotomy of the maxillae/premaxillae and distraction osteogenesis -- Bilateral osteotomy of the premaxillae/maxillae and external fixation -- Bilateral osteotomy of the premaxillae/maxillae and nasal bones and internal fixation -- References -- 27 Choanal Atresia -- Introduction -- Diagnosis of choanal atresia -- Surgical management -- Resection of the membrane through nasal osteoplastic flaps -- Laser ablation of the choanae -- Complications -- References -- 28 Frontonasal and Maxillary Sinusotomy Performed with the Horse Standing -- Introduction -- Local and regional anesthesia for sinusotomy performed with the horse standing -- Creating an osteoplastic frontonasal or maxillary flap -- Postoperative care -- References -- 29 Frontonasal and Maxillary Sinusotomy Performed Under General Anesthesia -- Introduction -- Anesthesia and preoperative management -- Selection of surgical approach -- Frontonasal flap sinusotomy -- Maxillary flap sinusotomy -- Discussion -- References -- 30 Surgery of the Paranasal Sinuses: Surgical Removal of the Cheek Teeth and Management of Orosinus Fistulae -- Introduction -- Dental Sinusitis -- Conservative treatment -- Dental extraction -- Lateral buccotomy technique -- Dental-related oromaxillary fistulae -- Conclusions -- References -- Section IV Surgery of the Soft Palate, Epiglottis, Arytenoid, and Trachea -- 31 Surgical Repair of Cleft Palate -- Introduction -- Clinical signs -- Surgery: Soft palate -- Mandibular symphysiotomy -- Closure mandibular symphysiotomy -- Surgery: Hard palate -- Aftercare -- Complications -- Prognosis -- References.

32 Surgical Correction of Epiglottic Entrapment -- Introduction -- Surgical techniques -- Laryngotomy -- Resection of subepiglottic tissue -- Partial staphylectomy -- Sternothyroideus tenectomy -- Partial closure of the laryngotomy -- Laryngotomy aftercare -- Complications following resection of aryepiglottic folds -- Transoral axial division of EE -- Postoperative care -- Laser axial division of the aryepiglottic fold (Jan Hawkins) -- Introduction -- Standing laser correction of epiglottic entrapment -- Postoperative care -- Complications of laser axial division EE -- Conclusion -- References -- 33 Subepiglottic Cysts -- Introduction -- Subepiglottic cyst removal via laryngotomy -- Transendoscopic laser resection using a transnasal approach -- Transoral snare removal of subepiglottic cysts -- References -- 34 Laser Resection of the Aryepiglottic Folds -- Introduction -- Surgical technique -- Standing resection of the aryepiglottic folds -- Resection of the aryepiglottic folds via laryngotomy -- References -- 35 Partial Arytenoidectomy with Mucosal Closure -- Introduction -- Clinical signs of arytenoid chondropathy -- Partial arytenoidectomy with mucosal closure -- References -- 36 Partial Arytenoidectomy without Mucosal Closure -- Introduction -- Surgical technique: Partial arytenoidectomy without mucosal closure -- Aftercare and postoperative monitoring -- References -- 37 Management of Guttural Pouch Tympanites -- Introduction -- Diagnosis -- Endoscopic decompression of the guttural pouches -- Treatment -- Fenestration of the median septum and removal of the plica salpingopharyngea -- Standing laser median septum fenestration -- Laser creation of a salpingopharyngeal fistula -- Complications -- References -- 38 Treatment of Hemorrhage Associated with Guttural Pouch Mycosis -- Introduction -- Thrombectomy catheters -- Coil embolization.

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