Transnasal incision of restrictive nasopharyngeal cicatrix in three horses.

The research article discusses the diagnosis and successful treatment of severe respiratory impairments due to nasopharyngeal cicatrix (scarring) in three horses, using an endoscope-guided transnasal approach.

Subject Matter and Objective

• The subject matter of the research revolves around the diagnosis and treatment of extensive nasopharyngeal cicatrix in horses,
• The major objective of this study was to treat these horses using an endoscope-guided transnasal approach, which they expected could effectively incise the scarring and alleviate the horses’ respiratory discomfort.

Methods Used

• An endoscopy was used as a diagnostic tool. The horses’ symptoms (inspiratory stridor) triggered the need for more precise imaging to understand the cause of their respiratory distress.
• The endoscope was used to guide the transnasal incisions for the treatment. This offered the benefits of detailed imaging, better navigation and greater precision in surgical practices.

Results and Conclusion

• Upon being diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cicatrix, all three horses were treated with the endoscope-guided transnasal incision therapy.
• The horses’ post-treatment results were positive, as they were able to resume their previous activities. This suggests the transnasal incision method to be an effective method for treating this condition.
• This research supports the use of endoscope-guided transnasal incision for horses diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cicatrization, and might advance treatment protocols for such conditions, potentially reducing downtime and eliminating the need for more inversive surgery..