Resection of a cervical tracheal bronchus in a foal
Davis, D.M.; Honnas, C.M.; Hedlund, C.S.; Schneiter, H.L.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 198(12): 2097-2099
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1488 PMID: 1885312 Document Number: 369859
A 3-day-old Thoroughbred foal developed a large, air-distended, midcervical swelling that was diagnosed as a congenital tracheal bronchus with associated ectopic lung tissue. Clinical signs consisted of a compressible air-filled sac that enveloped the trachea. The nature and extent of the defect were evaluated endoscopically and radiographically. Surgical resection of the bronchus and associated air-filled sac resulted in a functionally and cosmetically acceptable outcome.