Nasal septoplasty for correction of septal deviation in a foal.

This research paper discusses a new alternative method to septal resection in treating nasal septal deviation in foals by using an intrinsically stabilized septoplasty, thereby decreasing airway obstruction and enabling normal development of facial contour.

Objective of the Research

• This research aims to provide an alternative method to the septal resection for correcting nasal septal deviations in foals, particularly those involving the rostral 7 to 10 cm of the nasal septum.

Mothodology

• The study was applied on a single client-owned foal.
• The scientists used a nasal approach combined with mucosal elevation to access the cartilaginous part of the nasal septum.
• After exposure, parasagittal incisions were made in the cartilage, enabling the septum repositioning and providing some intrinsic stabilization.

Results

• The nasal approach used provided good access to the rostral 7 cm of the nasal septum.
• The technique succeeded in reducing hemorrhage from the site.
• Bleeding was further managed with ephedrine, which vasoconstricted the mucosal vessels, and also through primary closure of the mucosa.

Conclusion

• The research concludes that the use of an intrinsically stabilized septoplasty is a viable method in managing the airway obstruction caused by nasal septal deviation in foals while allowing for normal facial contour development.