Respiratory Surgery.
This article is a review of the most frequent disorders affecting the upper airway of cattle that are suitable for surgery. Information regarding the clinical signs, diagnostic methods, and the chemical restraint of cattle in respiratory distress are highlighted. Surgeries that can be performed in a field setting are thoroughly described.
Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculté de Médecine Vétérinaire, Université de Montréal, 3200 Rue Sicotte, St-Hyacinthe, Quebec J2S 2M2, Canada. Electronic address: sylvain.nichols@umontreal.ca.
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D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004417:Dyspnea / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D013510:Pulmonary Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*
Cattle; Larynx; Pharynx; Surgery; Upper airway