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Modified Forssell's myectomy operation in windsucking horses: a retrospective study of 11 cases

The objective of this study was to observe the long-term results of the modifica Forssell's operation to correct windsucking in 11 horses. The post-operative results was obtained by telephone and written reports, 4 to 36 months after operation. Seven animals (63.3%) became free of the vice. while two horses (18.1%) were recorded as having partial improvement. The other two horses (18.1%), retumed to windsucking as the same as before surgery. Cosmetic results were considered excellent in the owners opinion.

windsucking; horses; miectomy; post-operative results


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