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Disorders of the pharynx.

Eileen K Sullivan1, Eric J Parente

  • 1Department of Clinical Sciences, Colorado State University, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital Fort Collins, CO 80523-1620, USA. esulliv@lamarcolostate.edu

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Equine Practice
|May 16, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Pharyngeal disorders, often caused by trauma or neoplasia, present complex treatment challenges. Early diagnosis and effective management are crucial to prevent life-threatening complications like aspiration pneumonia and significant economic losses in performance animals.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Anatomy
  • Physiology

Background:

  • Pharyngeal disorders encompass a range of conditions affecting the pharynx.
  • Anatomic derangements from trauma or neoplasia significantly impair pharyngeal function.
  • These disorders can lead to serious, life-threatening complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the complexities of pharyngeal disorders.
  • To highlight diagnostic challenges, especially for exercise-induced conditions.
  • To discuss treatment limitations and economic impacts on performance animals.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of pharyngeal disorders in veterinary medicine.
  • Analysis of clinical manifestations including dysphagia and exercise intolerance.

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  • Examination of secondary complications and their severity.

    • Main Results:

    • Pharyngeal dysfunction presents with varied symptoms like dysphagia and palatal displacement.
    • Exercise-induced pharyngeal disorders are particularly difficult to diagnose.
    • Complications include aspiration pneumonia, weight loss, and mortality, posing significant risks.

    Conclusions:

    • Pharyngeal disorders require advanced diagnostic approaches for accurate identification.
    • Effective treatment strategies are limited, particularly for subtle or exercise-related conditions.
    • Addressing these disorders is vital for animal welfare and economic reasons in performance animals.