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Discussion on Research Summary: Correction of Wry Nose in Foals
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DrO
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Posted on Thursday, Mar 6, 2008 - 10:27 am:
Here is a wonderful report of what was previously considered an untreatable congenital defect is foals, but I bet it is expensive!
DrO
PS I included a previous discussion on this condition that did suggest Ohio State University was offering a multiple surgical procedure to correct the condition.
Vet Surg. 2008 Feb;37(2):142-8.
Surgical correction of wry nose in four horses.
Schumacher J, Brink P, Easley J, Pollock P.
Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA. jschumac@utk.edu
OBJECTIVE: To describe surgical techniques used for correction of congenital nasal deviation (wry nose) in horses (wry nose) and to report outcome. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective study. ANIMALS: Horses (n=4), 5-17 months old with wry nose. METHODS: Nasal deviation was corrected by transecting the premaxillae/maxillae and nasal bones at their site of maximum curvature and realigning and stabilizing the bones in a more normal alignment using internal fixation. The nasal septum was removed during the same anesthetic period. RESULTS: For each horse, physical appearance was improved and respiratory stridor eliminated. CONCLUSIONS: Wry nose can be corrected by transecting the premaxillae/maxillae and nasal bones and stabilizing the transected bones in a more normal alignment; the nasal septum can be removed concurrently. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Surgical correction of wry nose may provide a good functional and cosmetic outcome.
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Kami
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Posted on Monday, Feb 28, 2005 - 12:53 am:
I appologize, but couldn't find any appropriate place to post this. I'm trying to research a rare deformity in a 10 mo filly to understand the surgery that might correct it and what the recovery would entail. So far, I can't even come up with the name of the condition. I'm uploading a photo as an attachment. The owner has been given an estimate of $2k-$3k from OSU through her vet, but even with the surgery, she would not be able to race because of the pressure from the racing harness. The owner works out of a track training barn and cannot keep her as a general riding horse so is willing to giver her 'free to good home'.
Aside from what this condition is called, also I have never delt with a university. Is there any possibility that she could be treated as a teaching case (they can have ownership of her if that will get her the surgery)? How would you go about approaching them? I'm sure they're approached all the time, but I thought that since this is a rare condition, it might have value in the classroom?
She was able to nurse normally and can now eat (grain, hay, grazing) without any major problems. She's completely healthy, except for the restricted airway and need for frequent dentistry because of her bite. No other abnormalities (gait, confirmation) have been discovered at this point. She is expected to be a ridable horse even without the surgery. I just think she'll have an easier life with it and am trying to find what options might be out there.
Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks
Kami
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DrO
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Posted on Monday, Feb 28, 2005 - 8:00 am:
If this is a quote for the procedure and after care this quote is heavily discounted already Kami. Most universities can be contacted directly through their clinical admission desks though often a veterinarian can cut a bit of red tape out of it all.
DrO
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Member:
Kami
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Posted on Monday, Feb 28, 2005 - 11:09 am:
Thank.
What would the name of this condition be? A simple birth defect? It sounds like the surgery would be reconstruction on her muzzle (is there a name for that?).
I'm thinking her after care would be basically protection from rough play and basic wound care for some period of time? And that it could be done on the farm (not needing hospitalization).
Thanks again
Kami
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Kami
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Posted on Monday, Feb 28, 2005 - 3:19 pm:
I found the name of this condition. It is called wry nose and can take multiple surgeries to correct.
Thanks
Kami
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