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time or with treatment of underlying problems.
In the past, the results of surgery were unpredictable and for a number of horses DDSP is
VetBooks.ir a performance-limiting condition. Removal of too much of the soft palate breaks the seal
between the nasopharynx and oropharynx and can lead to difficulty eating and inhalation of
food into the airway.
The fact that so many treatments exist is an indication of disappointing outcomes.
However, in recent reports the laryngeal tie-forward procedure has a success rate of 80%.
