Kirker-Head C A, Jakob T P
Department of Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton, MA 01536.
J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1990 May 15;196(10):1635-8.
An Arabian mare was referred with traumatically induced complete transection of the trachea. A temporary airway was established through the open wound at the site of the rupture. Resection of devitalized tissue including 3 tracheal ring segments, and anastomosis of the tracheal ends was subsequently performed under general anesthesia. Wound healing was complicated by a peritracheal abscess, which responded successfully to drainage and antibiotic administration.
