Overground Endoscopy

The overground endoscope allows video assessment of the upper airways, and larynx in particular, of the horse at exercise.  The information obtained is invaluable in deciding whether a horse requires surgery and which surgical procedure is most appropriate.  This can be done at the trainer’s yard with the horse’s normal work rider and we are happy to travel around the country and overseas with the portable equipment. Alternatively, horses can be brought to Newmarket.

Following diagnosis of airway conditions, a full range of surgical options is available at NEH Referrals, including standing laser surgery, such as ventriculectomy and cordectomy (‘Hobday’), as well as procedures under general anaesthetic, eg ‘tie forward’ and ‘tie back’.  A full report is provided after each overground endoscopy and the appropriate surgical options are discussed if necessary.