Partial closure of laryngotomies in horses.
In horses, ventral laryngotomies are typically allowed to heal by second intention. Partial closure of the laryngotomy incision, however, was associated wtih less exudate, less aftercare, shorter hospitalization, and better cosmetic results, compared with the traditional technique. The partial closure technique did not result in complications in the 3 horses in which it was attempted.
Long Island Equine Medical Center, Huntington Station, NY 11746-3616.
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D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D006736:Horses / Q000601:surgery*; D007830:Larynx / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary; D017792:Surgical Stapling / Q000662:veterinary; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000662:veterinary*