McClure S R, Taylor T S, Johnson J H, Heisterkamp K B, Sanders E A
Department of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station 77843-4475, USA.
J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1995 Aug 15;207(4):479-80.
A region of tracheal collapse was identified by endoscopy after surgical repair of a traumatic injury to the neck in an ostrich. During periods of excitation, the ostrich would become dyspneic and collapse. A tracheal split-ring prosthesis was placed surgically to support the collapsing trachea. This technique, which is frequently used in dogs, is applicable for use in birds with collapsing trachea.
一只鸵鸟颈部外伤手术修复后，经内窥镜检查发现气管有一段出现塌陷。在兴奋状态时，鸵鸟会呼吸困难并出现气管塌陷。通过手术植入了气管裂环假体以支撑塌陷的气管。这种常用于犬类的技术，也适用于患有气管塌陷的鸟类。
