Nonsurgical removal of chondroid masses from the guttural pouches of two horses.
Chondroid masses were successfully removed from the guttural pouches of 2 horses, using an endoscope, a snare, and a vacuum pump. This technique is an alternative to surgical removal of chondroid masses in patients when basic lavage of the affected guttural pouch is ineffective. Complications were not encountered. Advantages of this snare technique include avoidance of surgery and its potential complications, minimal recovery time, and minimal expense.
Department of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery, Texas Veterinary Medical Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station 77843-4475.
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D000818:Animals; D002356:Cartilage; D005064:Eustachian Tube; D005260:Female; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D006736:Horses; D008297:Male; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*