Endoscopy of the equine larynx

Abstract

With the advent of overground endoscopy, there is more scrutiny of equine airways than ever before. Possibly as a result of this trend, owners, trainers and breeders seem to have a greater awareness of equine breathing problems. As our understanding evolves in the veterinary sector, there is a need to keep abreast of new techniques and procedures as they become available. It can be difficult for practitioners performing intermittent examinations to gain confidence with equine upper respiratory tract endoscopic anatomy. This article provides a quick reference guide to the majority of conditions and post-operative procedures/abnormalities that the equne practitioner is likely to encounter.