Surgical treatment of a penetrated metallic foreign body in the oral cavity wall of a mare.
Abstract: One of the reasons of weight loss and poor performance in horses is decrease in food intake. Oral cavity problems can cause malfunctions in prehension and deglutition resulting in dysphagia. There are few published reports about a metallic foreign body disorders in the oral cavity of horses due to an important role of their flexible lip and incisor teeth in food selection and prehension. This report describes the history, clinical, hematological and radiographic findings and surgical management of a left oral wall fistula formation due to a piece of wire penetration in a pregnant mare. The wire was removed through surgical intervention in a standing position of the horse under mild sedation and local anesthesia. One-month follow-up examination showed that the mare had regained her previous work performance with no post-operative complication. Precise oral examination and using an ancillary diagnostic device such as radiography can be suggested for oral cavity pathologies detection and accurate diagnosis in horses.
Publication Date: 2019-06-15 PubMed ID: 31338154PubMed Central: PMC6626640DOI: 10.30466/VRF.2018.86620.2122Google Scholar: Lookup
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This study explores the surgical treatment of a mare, whose oral cavity wall was penetrated by a metallic foreign object, causing adverse health effects such as weight loss and poor performance. It highlights the importance of thorough oral examinations and radiography in identifying and curing such cases.
Objective of the Research
- The core objective of this research was to document and share a particular case where a mare suffered health effects due to a metallic foreign body penetrating its oral cavity wall. The study also aimed to demonstrate the effectiveness of surgical intervention for such a situation and highlight the importance of timely oral examinations and radiography for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Case History and Clinical Findings
- The mare in question was suffering from weight loss and poor performance, traced to a decrease in food intake.
- Oral cavity issues in horses can lead to malfunctions in prehension (the process of grasping food with the mouth) and deglutition (swallowing), ultimately resulting in a condition known as dysphagia.
- In this case, the source of the problem was identified to be a piece of wire that had penetrated the left oral wall of the mare, causing a fistula (an abnormal opening) to form.
Surgical Management and Outcome
- The wire was successfully removed through surgical intervention while the horse was mildly sedated and under local anesthesia in a standing position.
- One month after the operation, the condition of the mare had significantly improved, with the horse regaining her previous work performance and not experiencing any postoperative complications.
Implications for Veterinary Medicine
- This case study highlights the importance of precise oral examinations and usage of ancillary diagnostic devices such as radiography, for accurate detection and diagnosis of oral cavity pathologies in horses.
- It also provides an example of successful surgical management of a penetrating foreign body in the oral wall of a horse, lending support to the notion that such procedures can effectively resolve similar issues and contribute to improved animal health and performance.
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APA
Rahmani Shahraki A, Raisi A.
(2019).
Surgical treatment of a penetrated metallic foreign body in the oral cavity wall of a mare.
Vet Res Forum, 10(2), 177-179.
https://doi.org/10.30466/VRF.2018.86620.2122 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Private Veterinary Practitioner, Shahrekord, Iran.
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran.
Conflict of Interest Statement
The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest.
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