title: Surgery of the upper respiratory system.
abstract: Surgery of the respiratory tract often is considered a last resort. However, these surgeries can be performed successfully, allowing for preservation of genetics and productivity. This article discusses surgery of the upper respiratory system. Aspects of physical, radiographic, endoscopic, and ultrasonographic examination are explored. Conditions of the nares, paranasal sinuses, nasopharynx, palate, nasolacrimal duct, pharynx, and larynx are covered.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, 1800 Denison Road, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA. danderso@vet.ksu.edu
authors.forename: David E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Anderson
authors.forename: Guy
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: St Jean
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001947:Breeding; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000662:veterinary; D011859:Radiography; D012137:Respiratory System / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D015619:Respiratory System Abnormalities / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography