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  • Title: Surgical correction of wry nose in four horses.
    Author: Schumacher J, Brink P, Easley J, Pollock P.
    Journal: Vet Surg; 2008 Feb; 37(2):142-8. PubMed ID: 18251807.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To describe surgical techniques used for correction of congenital nasal deviation (wry nose) in horses (wry nose) and to report outcome. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective study. ANIMALS: Horses (n=4), 5-17 months old with wry nose. METHODS: Nasal deviation was corrected by transecting the premaxillae/maxillae and nasal bones at their site of maximum curvature and realigning and stabilizing the bones in a more normal alignment using internal fixation. The nasal septum was removed during the same anesthetic period. RESULTS: For each horse, physical appearance was improved and respiratory stridor eliminated. CONCLUSIONS: Wry nose can be corrected by transecting the premaxillae/maxillae and nasal bones and stabilizing the transected bones in a more normal alignment; the nasal septum can be removed concurrently. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Surgical correction of wry nose may provide a good functional and cosmetic outcome.
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