Respiratory Surgery

Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract. 2016 Nov;32(3):593-615. doi: 10.1016/j.cvfa.2016.05.003. Epub 2016 Sep 7.

Abstract

This article is a review of the most frequent disorders affecting the upper airway of cattle that are suitable for surgery. Information regarding the clinical signs, diagnostic methods, and the chemical restraint of cattle in respiratory distress are highlighted. Surgeries that can be performed in a field setting are thoroughly described.

Keywords: Cattle; Larynx; Pharynx; Surgery; Upper airway.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Airway Obstruction / surgery
  • Airway Obstruction / veterinary*
  • Animals
  • Cattle
  • Cattle Diseases / surgery*
  • Dyspnea / surgery
  • Dyspnea / veterinary*
  • Female
  • Pulmonary Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Pulmonary Surgical Procedures / veterinary*