Topic:Pneumothorax
Pneumothorax in horses refers to the presence of air in the pleural space, the area between the lungs and the chest wall. This condition can result from trauma, lung disease, or medical interventions that inadvertently introduce air into the pleural cavity. The presence of air disrupts the negative pressure required for normal lung expansion, potentially leading to respiratory distress. Diagnosis typically involves clinical examination and imaging techniques such as ultrasound or radiography. Treatment options depend on the severity and underlying cause and may include thoracocentesis to remove air and restore normal lung function. This page compiles peer-reviewed research studies and scholarly articles that explore the causes, diagnosis, management, and outcomes of pneumothorax in equine patients.
Use of an equine compression suit to manage a deep axillary wound in a horse. To describe the use of an equine compression suit to manage a deep axillary wound in a Thoroughbred filly with bilateral pneumothorax. Methods: A 2-year-old Thoroughbred filly was referred for management of a deep wound to the left axilla. Packing and bandaging of the area were initially attempted, but this became repeatedly dislodged, and bandaging was discontinued. The filly subsequently developed widespread subcutaneous emphysema, and the wound was slow to granulate. Acute onset respiratory distress occurred 11 days after admission, secondary to bilateral worsening pneumothorax, and requir...
Pneumothorax in horses: 40 cases (1980-1997). To characterize pneumothorax in horses and to describe clinical signs, diagnostic testing, and clinical outcome of horses with pneumothorax. Methods: Retrospective study. Methods: 40 horses. Methods: Medical records of horses with pneumothorax were reviewed to obtain information on signalment, history, clinical signs, diagnostic testing, treatment, and clinical outcome. Results: Horses developed pneumothorax secondary to pleuropneumonia (17 horses), open wounds of the thorax (9), closed trauma to the thorax (7), surgery on the upper portion of the respiratory tract (3), and surgery involving t...