title: Complications associated with the use of the cuffless endotracheal tube in the horse.
abstract: Complications following the use of the cuffless large animal endotracheal tube during general anesthesia in 2 horses are reported. One horse developed laryngeal edema during recovery. The edema was treated successfully with dexamethasone, but severe laryngeal trauma was confirmed 24 hours later at necropsy. The second horse had a swollen tongue and had difficulty eating for 3 days after anesthesia. The condition resolved without treatment. this report is a reminder of the potential damage which can occur from endotracheal intubation.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006736:Horses; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male