Surgical approach of the guttural pouch

SURGICAL APPROACH OF THE GUTTURAL POUCH

  • Indications
    • An accumulation of pus or inflammatory exudates or rarely, food material in the pouch.
  • Preparation of patient
    • Administartion of tetanus toxoid a week before surgery
    • The operative area is prepared by shaving and application of an  antiseptic before operation.
  • General Anaesthesia
    • Premedication with Acepromazine @ 0.02 - 0.05 mg / Kg
    • Xylazine @ 0.5 to 1 mg / Kg
    • Induction with ketamine @ 2.2mg /Kg
    • Maintenance - Isoflurane
  • Surgical procedure - Hyvertebrotomy Viborg's trainangle
    • Site of operation: The antero-inferior border of the wing of the atlas.
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