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Unilateral thyrohyoid muscle aplasia in a case of dorsal displacement of the soft palate

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Summary Thyro‐hyoid muscle (TH) dysfunction has been reported as a potential contributing factor to dorsal displacement of the soft palate (DDSP) in the young equine athlete. A 5‐year‐old National Hunt (NH) mare presenting with a history of poor performance and respiratory noise was diagnosed with DDSP on exercising video‐endoscopic examination. Aplasia of the right thyrohyoid muscle was observed intraoperatively whilst performing a laryngeal tie forward (LTF) procedure. The procedure was reported to have resolved poor performance and respiratory noise, allowing the animal to return to race performance.

Source: Equine Veterinary Education

DOI: 10.1111/eve.14155

Authors: C. P. Blanco, C. S. Hawkes

Institutions: University of Georgia, Sport Ireland, Exercise Science Consulting

Language: English

Topic: Veterinary Equine Medical Research

Subfield: Equine

Field: Veterinary

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,760