Treating Pleuropneumonia-Related Abscesses with Thoracotomy

Many horses recover from pleuropneumonia with medical therapy, but some require surgery to prompt healing.
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Editor’s note: This article is part of TheHorse.com’s ongoing coverage of topics presented at the 2012 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum, held May 30 – June 2 in New Orleans, La.

There are several methods by which to treat equine pleuropneumonia (pleuritits) and associated pleural abscesses, but when all else fails surgical options might be required. At a recent veterinary conference, one researcher discussed a procedure called thoracotomy (an incision into the pleural space of the chest) for treating recurrent pleural abscesses.

At the 2012 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum, held May 30-June 2 in New Orleans, La., Keith Chaffin, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, a professor of equine internal medicine at the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine, discussed indications for thoracotomies and the outcomes of several thoracotomy procedures

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Erica Larson, former news editor for The Horse, holds a degree in journalism with an external specialty in equine science from Michigan State University in East Lansing. A Massachusetts native, she grew up in the saddle and has dabbled in a variety of disciplines including foxhunting, saddle seat, and mounted games. Currently, Erica competes in eventing with her OTTB, Dorado.

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