Surgical correction of deviated nasal septum and premaxilla in a colt.

The research discusses the surgical procedures performed on a 6-month-old Appaloosa colt with multiple nasal and oral abnormalities. The surgical operations were carried out to correct these deformities and facilitate free air passage through the colt’s nostrils.

Objectives of the Study

• The main objective of this study was to address the physical anomalies present in a young colt which included a deviation of the premaxilla and nasal septum, a dorsal hump of the nasal bone, and a maxillomandibular malocclusion.
• The researchers also aimed to demonstrate the effectiveness of two different surgical procedures, performed 12 weeks apart, in correcting these deformities.

Methodology

• An intra-oral approach was used together with an autogenous rib graft for the correction of the malocclusion and the premaxilla deviation. The autogenous rib graft involved using the colt’s own rib tissue in the surgical procedure.
• Osteotomy of the nasal bone was performed to correct the shape and alignment of the bone structure. This surgical procedure involves cutting and repositioning the bone.
• Removal of the nasal septum was carried out to help correct its deviation and simultaneously help in facilitating a free air passage through the nares. This surgical procedure is specifically designed to correct a deviated septum and improve nasal function.

Results and Conclusion

• Unfortunately, as this is just an abstract, actual results of the surgical procedures performed on the colt are not provided.
• The research however focuses on the surgical approach to correct the identified anomalies in the colt’s mouth and nose. It also presents the importance of these procedures in ensuring better health and quality of life for the animal.