Surgical Correction of Wry Nose in Four Horses

Schumacher, J., Brink, P., Easley, J. and Pollock, P. (2008) Surgical Correction of Wry Nose in Four Horses. Veterinary Surgery, 37(2), pp. 142-148. (doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2007.00362.x)

Abstract

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.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Pollock, Professor Patrick
• Authors: Schumacher, J., Brink, P., Easley, J., and Pollock, P.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine
• Journal Name: Veterinary Surgery
• ISSN: 0161-3499