Use of fibrin sealant in a horse with an intratracheal dorsal laceration

• DOI: 10.1111/eve.13006
• Publication Date: 2018-10-26T05:34:54Z
• Authors: L. Coco; K. Dahmen; N. Bach; H. Fischer; V. Albanese; L. Dylewski; E. Muñoz
• Keywords: 0403 veterinary science; 04 agricultural and veterinary sciences; emphysema; fibrin glue; fibrin sealant; horse; laceration; perforation; trachea

Summary Dorsal intratracheal laceration was diagnosed in a horse with severe subcutaneous emphysema. Due to the size of defect and severity symptoms, different methods were attempted close laceration. The use fibrin sealant is described together discussion about other potential treatments options for this rare condition horse.