Necrosis of the nasal conchae in 12 horses.

This study investigates the condition of conchal necrosis in 12 horses. The horses were examined clinically and with the aid of computed tomography. After removal of the affected tissue and use of mild disinfectants, the horses healed without further complications.

Methodology of the Study

• The study involved twelve horses that had a history of a unilateral malodorous nasal discharge.
• These horses were then observed and examined using clinical assessments, endoscopy procedures, and radiographic examinations.
• One of the horses also went through a computed tomography examination for further investigation.
• Tissue samples were collected from four of the horses for microbiology purposes and from three horses for histological studies.

Findings of the Study

• The study noted that the issue of conchal necrosis was unilateral in 11 out of 12 horses- implying the problem affected only one side of the horse’s nasal conchae.
• In one case, the conchal necrosis was bilateral, meaning both sides of the nasal conchae were affected.
• There was no particular concha that seemed more susceptible as the problem struck any of them indiscriminately.

Treatment and Post-Treatment Observations

• The researchers treated the conditions by removing the affected tissues through a process called transendoscopic polypectomy conducted while the horses were in a sedated state.
• In six of the cases, mild disinfectants were applied locally after the removal of the affected tissue.
• Following the removal of all necrotic tissues and post-treatment care, all the 12 horses went through a healing process without experiencing any complications.