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H Franklin1, J F Burnt, K J Allen
1Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, University of Bristol, Langford House, Langford, Bristol BS40 5DU, UK.
Equine Veterinary Journal
|January 24, 2009
Summary
Dynamic collapse of the upper respiratory tract (URT) in horses, often causing poor performance, can now be diagnosed using new environmental exercise endoscopy. This method allows for accurate assessment during normal exercise, overcoming limitations of resting exams.
Area of Science:
- Equine respiratory physiology
- Equine diagnostic imaging
Background:
- Dynamic collapse of the upper respiratory tract (URT) frequently impairs athletic horse performance.
- These conditions arise during strenuous exercise due to the URT's inability to maintain dilation against high inspiratory pressures.
- Resting endoscopic examinations often fail to diagnose these dynamic URT obstructions accurately.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and validate a novel method for diagnosing dynamic upper respiratory tract obstructions in horses.
- To enable accurate diagnosis of URT disorders during exercise in the horse's natural environment.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing recent technological advancements for upper respiratory tract (URT) endoscopy.
- Performing endoscopic examinations while horses exercise in their normal environment, simulating athletic conditions.
Main Results:
- Technological advancements now permit URT endoscopy during environmental exercise.
- This facilitates diagnosis of dynamic URT obstructions that are missed by resting examinations.
Conclusions:
- Environmental exercise endoscopy represents a significant advancement in diagnosing dynamic upper respiratory tract obstructions in horses.
- This technique improves diagnostic accuracy for performance-limiting respiratory conditions in equine athletes.
