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ventriculectomy

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ventriculectomy
removal of the mucosa lining the lateral ventricles of the larynx for the relief of laryngeal hemiplegia in horses. The operation is performed through a laryngotomy incision in the cricothyroid membrane. It may be supplemented by the insertion of a laryngeal prosthesis.


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In the short-term, the technique, also known as partial left ventriculectomy (PLV), does improve some CHF symptoms, including fatigue, breathlessness, and fluid accumulation in the lungs and limbs.
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