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Sites for Tracheotomy, Esophagotomy and surgical approach to guttural pouches in horse.
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Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Where is a tracheotomy typically performed?
- A) Between the 1st and 2nd tracheal rings
- B) Between the 2nd and 4th tracheal rings
- C) Between the 4th and 6th tracheal rings
- D) At the carina
Answer: B) Between the 2nd and 4th tracheal rings
- What is the primary purpose of an esophagotomy?
- A) To establish an airway
- B) To remove foreign bodies or treat lesions in the esophagus
- C) To ligate Stenson’s duct
- D) To perform a nerve block
Answer: B) To remove foreign bodies or treat lesions in the esophagus
- Where is Stenson’s duct located?
- A) Near the first maxillary molar
- B) Near the second maxillary molar
- C) Near the mandibular foramen
- D) At the mental foramen
Answer: B) Near the second maxillary molar
- Which nerve block would be used to anesthetize the lower lip and chin?
- A) Maxillary nerve block
- B) Mental nerve block
- C) Mandibular nerve block
- D) Infraorbital nerve block
Answer: B) Mental nerve block
- The auriculopalpebral nerve block is performed near which anatomical structure?
- A) The infraorbital foramen
- B) The base of the ear
- C) The mandibular foramen
- D) The mental foramen
Answer: B) The base of the ear
- What defines Viborg’s Triangle for accessing guttural pouches?
- A) Mandible, sternocephalicus muscle, linguofacial vein
- B) Mandible, maxilla, facial vein
- C) Sternocephalicus muscle, jugular vein, carotid artery
- D) Lingual artery, facial artery, external carotid artery
Answer: A) Mandible, sternocephalicus muscle, linguofacial vein
- Which nerve block anesthetizes the upper jaw and teeth?
- A) Mandibular nerve block
- B) Maxillary nerve block
- C) Infraorbital nerve block
- D) Cornual nerve block
Answer: B) Maxillary nerve block
- The cornual nerve block is primarily used in which species?
- A) Horses
- B) Dogs
- C) Cattle
- D) Cats
Answer: C) Cattle
- Which structure is accessed during a tracheotomy?
- A) Esophagus
- B) Trachea
- C) Guttural pouch
- D) Larynx
Answer: B) Trachea
- The infraorbital nerve block is performed at which anatomical location?
- A) Mental foramen
- B) Infraorbital foramen
- C) Mandibular foramen
- D) Supraorbital foramen
Answer: B) Infraorbital foramen
True/False Statements
- A tracheotomy is performed to remove foreign bodies from the esophagus. (False)
- An esophagotomy is typically performed on the left side of the neck. (True)
- Stenson’s duct is located near the second mandibular molar. (False)
- The mental nerve block anesthetizes the upper lip and nose. (False)
- The auriculopalpebral nerve block provides anesthesia to the eyelids. (True)
- Viborg’s Triangle is used to access the guttural pouches in horses. (True)
- The maxillary nerve block anesthetizes only the lower jaw. (False)
- Cornual nerve blocks are primarily used in horses. (False)
- The infraorbital nerve block is located at the mental foramen. (False)
- An esophagotomy allows access to treat lesions in the esophagus. (True)
Fill in the Blanks
- A __________ is typically performed between the 2nd and 4th tracheal rings.
Answer: Tracheotomy - An __________ is usually performed on the left side of the neck.
Answer: Esophagotomy - Stenson’s duct is located near the __________ maxillary molar.
Answer: Second - The __________ nerve block anesthetizes the lower lip and chin.
Answer: Mental - The __________ nerve block provides anesthesia to the upper jaw and teeth.
Answer: Maxillary - Viborg’s Triangle is defined by the mandible, sternocephalicus muscle, and __________ vein.
Answer: Linguofacial - The __________ nerve block is used primarily in cattle for horn procedures.
Answer: Cornual - The __________ nerve block is performed at the infraorbital foramen.
Answer: Infraorbital - The __________ nerve block anesthetizes eyelids and surrounding areas.
Answer: Auriculopalpebral - Accessing guttural pouches in horses typically involves a surgical approach through __________ Triangle.
Answer: Viborg’s