Epiglottic entrapment in the horse.
The diagnosis and surgical correction of epiglottic entrapment is described. Four cases are presented each with a different history. They serve to illustrate that the aetiology is complex, being either congenital or acquired. The use of a thorough endoscope examination is stressed in order to successfully diagnose this condition.
D000818:Animals; D004825:Epiglottis; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D006736:Horses; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D008297:Male; D014456:Ulcer / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary