Surgery of the Upper Respiratory System

Anderson, David E.; Jean, Guy St.

doi:10.1016/j.cvfa.2008.02.003

Cited by 11 publications

(22 citation statements)

References 24 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Table 1 lists the most common clinical signs in cases of a complication such as the ones described herein. Diagnosis can be confirmed by careful exploration of the oral cavity and pharynx and/or by radiographic and endoscopic examination (Farrow 1999, Anderson and St Jean 2008). Apart from the ability to show gas pockets in the soft tissues surrounding the oesophagus, radiographs can be helpful in identifying the foreign body itself, if its opacity differs from that of the soft tissue depicted on the radiographs (Mannion and others 1997).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Apart from the ability to show gas pockets in the soft tissues surrounding the oesophagus, radiographs can be helpful in identifying the foreign body itself, if its opacity differs from that of the soft tissue depicted on the radiographs (Mannion and others 1997). Ultrasonography may aid in the exact localisation of a foreign body within the soft tissue (especially in case of non-radiopaque foreign bodies), and be useful if surgical removal is intended (Braun and others 1999, Anderson and St Jean 2008). Among published reports, those papers that report successful medical (Adams and Radostits 1988, Mannion and others 1997) and surgical (Baker and others 1989, West and others 1996, Mannion and others 1997, Braun and others 1999, Macrae and others 2003) treatment of perforating injuries in animals are rare, and performance is often described as impaired afterwards.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, the case history and clinical findings make this aetiology very likely, especially because cases of pharyngitis in adult animals are more frequently associated with mechanical insults rather than with infections due to bacteria such as Actinobacillus lignieresii or viral infections with bovine viral diarrhoea virus (Dirksen 2002) for which all animals included in this report tested negative. In cases of severe dyspnoea, and where treatment is to be continued, tracheostomy may be necessary in order to allow sufficient breathing while an examination is performed (Anderson and St Jean 2008). …”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 2 more Smart Citations

Balling gun‐induced trauma in cattle: clinical presentation, diagnosis and prevention

Mann¹,

Nuss

Feist³

et al. 2013

Veterinary Record

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Pharyngeal trauma in cattle can occur during the administration of oral medication using a balling gun. The number of cases of severe complications due to bolus application that have been referred to our hospital has increased from nil between 1996 and 2008 to three or four per year. In our experience, reports by bovine veterinarians of patients with severe and often fatal pharyngeal trauma, which were not referred to the clinic, have become more common in recent years as well. The incidence of this complication is likely to be higher than this number of referrals suggests. Diagnosis without the help of imaging techniques, such as radiography and endoscopy, may be difficult, especially in cases where exploration of the pharynx cannot be carried out, or is unable to confirm the absence or presence of a lesion. Prognosis is often poor in cases where perforation has been confirmed. Boluses are increasingly administered by the owners or farm personnel without the supervision of a veterinarian. In order to prevent losses due to balling gun-induced injuries, the veterinarian plays a crucial role in giving advice to his clients. Five cases of cattle suffering from varying degrees of balling gun-induced trauma are presented, and consideration is given to incorrect application techniques. suffering from balling gun induced traumata are illustrated. All animals had been 24 administered boluses by laymen. Some of the animals had reportedly shown defensive 25 movements during the procedure. All affected cattle showed reduced appetite promptly after 26 the procedure. At presentation, dyspnea and swelling of the throat were evident in three 27 patients. Increased salivation was observed in two animals. Diagnosis was aided in all cases 28 by endoscopic examination. Three animals had to be euthanized due to the severity of the 29 lesions or the lack of improvement despite surgical and medical treatment. One cow was 30 discharged from the hospital two weeks after successful removal of a broken bolus from the 31 animal´s esophagus. This report illustrates that it is of marked importance that veterinarians 32give adequate advice on the correct use of balling guns prior to their use by the producer, 33 and that they are able to recognize complications and the respective clinical symptoms of 34 oropharyngeal or esophageal traumata. Additionally, they should be able to inform the owner 35 about the treatment options and prognosis when suspecting a perforating lesion after bolus 36 administration. 37 38 Background

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Balling gun‐induced trauma in cattle: clinical presentation, diagnosis and prevention

Mann¹,

Nuss

Feist³

et al. 2013

Veterinary Record

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Although there are reports of surgical treatment of pharyngeal abscesses in the literature (Adams and Radostits 1988, Anderson and St Jean 2008), to the authors’ knowledge, this is the first report of lancing and flushing a pharyngeal abscess per os in cattle.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 82%

“…The most common causes are penetrating foreign bodies, iatrogenic trauma during bolusing, abscessation of the retropharyngeal lymph node or oesophageal rupture following obstruction (Anderson and St Jean 2008). …”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Surgical treatment of a retropharyngeal abscess in a bull

Williams

Townsend²,

Martinez³

2015

Vet Record Case Reports

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

A 12-month-old bull with chronic respiratory stridor and dysphagia was presented. Endoscopic evaluation of the upper airway revealed a large swelling of the dorsal pharynx, partially obstructing the airway. The swelling was investigated further with the bull anaesthetised. A hand was advanced through the mouth to the level of the mass while an endoscope was placed via the nasopharyngeal route to visualise the swelling. Needle aspiration revealed thick purulent material. The wall of the abscess was digitally broken down, and the endoscope was advanced into the cavity of the abscess to allow flushing with normal saline. Immediately following surgery, there was a noticeable reduction in respiratory noise. Two days following surgery, appetite had returned to normal, and by four days following surgery, minimal respiratory noise was present at rest. Four months after being discharged, the owner reported the animal to be completely normal.

show abstract