A review of equine paranasal sinusitis: Medical and surgical treatments

P.M. Dixon, J.M. O'Leary

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Abstract

Treatment of the different types of equine sinusitis, in particular those of chronic (>2 months' duration) sinusitis can be difficult, with many such cases not responding to more conservative measures such as rest, antibiotic therapy or sinus lavage. Such refractory cases require further clinical examinations and imaging as outlined in a companion article to achieve confirmation of the cause of the sinusitis. Many sinusitis cases will then require some form of surgical treatment that may include sinusotomy, dental extraction or intrasinus growth removal, that are increasingly being performed by less invasive techniques under standing sedation.
Original languageUndefined/Unknown
Pages (from-to)143-158
JournalEquine Veterinary Education
Volume24
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012

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  • horse paranasal sinusitis sinusitis treatment sinus surgery

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