standing maxillary sinus flap horse surgery

[horsesurgeon]

They can swell both externally and internally. If they swell internally it blocks off their nostril and they can't breath. Since horses can't breath through their mouths (not easily, at least), this is a big problem for them.

[kisskisshorsegirl]

this is very neat! a question though, if the tissue wasn't removed, what would happen to the horse? does it cause swelling?

[horsesurgeon]

I wish I could, but nobody really knows. They just seem to be a developmental abnormality, where some normal secretory tissue gets walled off and forms a closed cavity.

[PuukaBear]

Brilliant video - just wondering if you could give a little detail on what causes these? 

[frowboy22]

this was cool very insightful

[TheElephant79]

Good Job Surgeon and Horse.

[TheElephant79]

Crazy shit.

[horsesurgeon]

That's my Resident's slightly bung hand, that he shaves during rugby season, so that it doesn't hurt when he takes off his strapping.

He says.

[horsesurgeon]

Its pathological. Its not infected - just a closed space with a secretory lining.

[teampotatohead13]

Is the lining you pull out normal or pathological? In other words, did you pull out the lining that would be in a normal horse maxillary sinus, or is the lining is this video one that arises under infection?

[livefreewithlove]

Very interesting. Poor baby, had to feel really bad before getting help from the doc.

[VineyardTeam]

Thanks for that. Interesting stuff!

[horsesurgeon]

Unilateral mucoid nasal discharge and/or unilateral facial swelling over the area of the surgery site are the two major clinical signs. Occasionally the swelling will grow towards the inside of the sinus, distorting the nostril and causing a respiratory noise.

[VineyardTeam]

What was the symptoms that the horse presented prior to this?

[brokefordstud]

Very impressed with your clarity of description . Thank you for a great video. Looking forward to your next update.

[nicko1972]

Thank you for putting this video up, my horse goes in for this operation in 2 days time.

[ridergirl952]

Wow. My horse is having a left maxillary sinus flap to remove the 2nd premolar tomorrow morning - glad I watched this so I have an idea of what to expect (at least from the sinus flap part - tooth removal I guess I'll have to find another video). Thank you for posting this. It was very well done and very helpful to me.

[06horsegal]

It's amazing I hope I can do this kind of amazing work when I'm a vet. I really like your work (all of it). Keep posting videos plz :)

[number001100]

Thats pretty cool! but i hope that it didnt hurt the horse. I couldnt do that...im wayyy too scared!

[horsesurgeon]

That's my Resident's slightly bung hand, that he shaves during rugby season, so that it doesn't hurt when he takes off his strapping.

He says.

[fourbananas1234]

Have you shaved your hand at the end there? Or are you wearing a glove? Great vid keep it up :)

[GelandnaleG]

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[GelandnaleG]

0:26 SIUUSIM

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[theYisnotsilent]

that is amazing. i have to many questions, i dont even know where to begin! i have had horses and ridden for many years and im thinking about becoming an equine surgeon, but i would be so afraid that i would cut something wrong, or damage something very important!

[mufffin777]

OMG! lol!!

[HorseFanatic600]

Very interesting and informative!

[sweetsuds91]

Great video! I'm taking my vet med prerequisites right now and this is my dream job! Hoping to specialize into equine someday :)

[vgoth100]

Neato...I'm applying to vet school next year. Very elegant surgery! I'd love to specialize in equine, as I rode horses for many years. I'm a bit worried about the 'heavy lifting' part of it (ex. lameness exams etc.), being a short and slight woman...

[horsesurgeon]

Our current resident weighs about 40kg, but she is a dynamo. Size is rarely an issue, although when she stands on a bucket to do rectal exams, i like to make it one with her. it's a hobby.

[vgoth100]

@horsesurgeon Thanks for the encouragement....I suspect I'll be standing on a bucket or two!

[megyerdon]

@horsesurgeon That's hilarious! The mental image.... GAH! Eye bleach! Eye Bleach!! Excellent video, thank you!!!

[270Gmoney]

3:10 you shouldn't mentally abuse your horses.....lol

[BritFarAbroad]

This is the most interesting and best narrated video I have seen on Youtube.

[horsesurgeon]

Thanks very much. I'm happy to hear you liked it.

[horsesurgeon]

Glad you liked it. They are very satisfying to do.

[camigon89]

Amazing job! Interesting video!

[NaxTactical]

How long did the surgery take?

[horsesurgeon]

It takes about 20 minutes to seate, scrub and locally anaesthetise the area. The surgery took about half an hour.

[NaxTactical]

@horsesurgeon Nice operation Doc!

[horsesurgeon]

@horsesurgeon Thanks!!

[komodius]

amazing surgery!

[thehorsevet]

Thanks for posting Tom! Will post on our FB page