Objective: To describe surgical techniques used for correction of congenital nasal deviation (wry nose) in horses (wry nose) and to report outcome.
Study design: Retrospective study.
Animals: Horses (n=4), 5-17 months old with wry nose.
Methods: Nasal deviation was corrected by transecting the premaxillae/maxillae and nasal bones at their site of maximum curvature and realigning and stabilizing the bones in a more normal alignment using internal fixation. The nasal septum was removed during the same anesthetic period.
Results: For each horse, physical appearance was improved and respiratory stridor eliminated.
Conclusions: Wry nose can be corrected by transecting the premaxillae/maxillae and nasal bones and stabilizing the transected bones in a more normal alignment; the nasal septum can be removed concurrently.
Clinical relevance: Surgical correction of wry nose may provide a good functional and cosmetic outcome.