Professor Patrick Pollock
- Professor of Veterinary Surgery and Remote and Rural Medicine (Equine Clinical Sciences )
telephone:
5999
email:
Patrick.Pollock@glasgow.ac.uk
The Glasgow Equine Hospital and Practice, Weipers Centre for Equine Welfare, University of Glasgow, 464 Bearsden Road, Glasgow, G61 1QH
Publications
2024
Comino, F., Pollock, P. J. , Hewitt-Dedman, C., Handel, I. and Gorvy, D. A. (2024) A novel tension relief technique to aid the primary closure of traumatic equine wounds under excessive tension. Equine Veterinary Journal, 56(3), pp. 514-521. (doi: 10.1111/evj.13987) (PMID:37559442)
Pollock, K., MacKay, J., Hearns, S., Morton, C. and Pollock, P. J. (2024) Veterinary high-stakes immersive simulation training with repeat practice following structured debriefing improves students’ ability to cope with high-pressure situations. Simulation in Healthcare, (doi: 10.1097/SIH.0000000000000771) (PMID:38197686) (Early Online Publication)
2023
Bellitto, N. , Barcelo Oliver, F. and Pollock, P. (2023) Comparison of incisional bursting strength of a bidirectional absorbable knotless suture material versus a standard continuous absorbable suture material for closure of the equine linea alba. Veterinary Surgery, 52(8), pp. 1121-1127. (doi: 10.1111/vsu.14022) (PMID:37655506)
2020
Voss, S., Barceló Oliver, F., Rupp, A., Raftery, A.G. and Pollock, P.J. (2020) Partial gastrectomy and total splenectomy for the treatment of a gastric mass in a horse. Equine Veterinary Education, 32(6), pp. 296-301. (doi: 10.1111/eve.12953)
2018
Nair, A., Dolan, J., Tanner, K.E. , Kerr, C.M., Jones, B., Pollock, P.J. and Kellett, C.F. (2018) Ultrasound-guided adductor canal block: a cadaveric study investigating the effect of a thigh tourniquet. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 121(4), pp. 890-898. (doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2018.04.044) (PMID:30236251)
Marcatili, M., Voss, S. J. and Pollock, P. J. (2018) Standing thyroidectomy in 10 horses. Veterinary Surgery, 47(1), pp. 86-92. (doi: 10.1111/vsu.12744) (PMID:29114900)
2017
Barceló Oliver, F., Russell, T.M., Uprichard, K.L., Neil, K.M. and Pollock, P.J. (2017) Treatment of septic arthritis of the coxofemoral joint in 12 foals. Veterinary Surgery, 46(4), pp. 530-538. (doi: 10.1111/vsu.12621) (PMID:28198553)
Khairuddin, N. H., Sullivan, M. and Pollock, P. J. (2017) Angiographic anatomy of the extracranial and intracranial portions of the internal carotid arteries in donkeys. Irish Veterinary Journal, 70, 12. (doi: 10.1186/s13620-017-0090-0) (PMID:28439406) (PMCID:PMC5399326)
2015
Khairuddin, N. H., Sullivan, M. and Pollock, P. (2015) Angiographic variation of the internal carotid artery and its branches in horses. Veterinary Surgery, 44(6), pp. 784-789. (doi: 10.1111/vsu.12357) (PMID:26138436)
Kelly, P. G. and Pollock, P. J. (2015) Diagnosis and treatment of dynamic collapse of the cricotracheal ligament in thoroughbred racehorses. Veterinary Surgery, 44(2), pp. 162-167. (doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2014.12262.x) (PMID:25124933)
2014
Carnwath, R., Graham, E.M., Reynolds, K. and Pollock, P.J. (2014) The antimicrobial activity of honey against common equine wound bacterial isolates. Veterinary Journal, 199(1), pp. 110-114. (doi: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2013.07.003)
2013
Kelly, P.G., Reardon, R.J.M., Johnston, M. and Pollock, P.J. (2013) Comparison of dynamic and resting endoscopy of the upper portion of the respiratory tract in 57 thoroughbred yearlings. Equine Veterinary Journal, 45(6), pp. 700-704. (doi: 10.1111/evj.12061) (PMID:23521159)
Pollock, P.J. , Kelly, P.G., Reardon, R.J.M. and Kelly, G.M. (2013) Dynamic ventrorostral displacement of the dorsal laryngeal mucosa in horses. Veterinary Record, 172(19), p. 501. (doi: 10.1136/vr.101319)
McBrearty, A., Auckburally, A., Pollock, P. and Penderis, J. (2013) Evoked otoacoustic emissions: an alternative test of auditory function in horses. Equine Veterinary Journal, 45(1), pp. 60-65. (doi: 10.1111/j.2042-3306.2011.00542.x) (PMID:22296459)
2012
Hall, M.S., Pollock, P.J. and Russell, T. (2012) Surgical treatment of septic physitis in 17 foals. Australian Veterinary Journal, 90(12), pp. 479-484. (doi: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.2012.01000.x)
Pollock, P.J. (2012) A fresh look at vesicovaginal reflux in mares. Veterinary Record, 170(24), pp. 618-619. (doi: 10.1136/vr.e4121)
Russell, T. and Pollock, P.J. (2012) Local anesthesia and hydro-distension to facilitate cystic calculus removal in horses. Veterinary Surgery, 41(5), pp. 638-642. (doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2012.00986.x)
2010
Russell, T.M., Kearney, C. and Pollock, P.J. (2010) Surgical Treatment of Septic Jugular Thrombophlebitis in Nine Horses. Veterinary Surgery, 39(5), pp. 627-630. (doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2010.00683.x)
Witte, S. H. P., Witte, T. H., Harriss, F., Kelly, G. and Pollock, P. (2010) Association of owner-reported noise with findings during dynamic respiratory endoscopy in Thoroughbred racehorses. Equine Veterinary Journal, 43(1), pp. 9-17. (doi: 10.1111/j.2042-3306.2010.00152.x)
2009
Katz, L.M., O'Dwyer, S. and Pollock, P.J. (2009) Nutritional muscular dystrophy in a four-day-old Connemara foal. Irish Veterinary Journal, 62(2), pp. 119-124.
Pollock, P.J. and Reardon, R.J.M. (2009) Dynamic respiratory endoscopy without a treadmill: Initial experiences. Equine Veterinary Education, 21(7), pp. 367-370. (doi: 10.2746/095777309X459933)
Pollock, P.J. , Reardon, R.J.M., Parkin, T.D.H. , Johnstone, M.S., Tate, J. and Love, S. (2009) Dynamic respiratory endoscopy in 67 Thoroughbred racehorses training under normal ridden exercise conditions. Equine Veterinary Journal, 41(4), pp. 354-360. (doi: 10.2746/042516409X407107)
2008
Pollock, P. J. (2008) Penetrating injuries to the thorax: A clinical challenge. Equine Veterinary Education, 20(8), pp. 418-421. (doi: 10.2746/095777308X327994)
Cottle, H.J., Hughes, K.J., Philbeyt, A.W. and Pollock, P.J. (2008) Primary haemangiosarcoma in the proximal humerus of a Clydesdale gelding. Equine Veterinary Education, 20(11), pp. 575-579. (doi: 10.2746/095777308X334301)
Pollock, P. , Russell, T., Hughes, T., Archer, M.R. and Perkins, J.D. (2008) Transpalpebral eye enucleation in 40 standing horses. Veterinary Surgery, 37(3), pp. 306-309. (doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2008.00382.x)
Pollock, P.J. (2008) Penetrating injuries to the thorax: A clinical challenge. Equine Veterinary Education, 20(8), pp. 418-421. (doi: 10.2746/095777308X327994)
Pollock, P.J. , Doyle, R., Tobin, E., Davison, K. and Bainbridge, J. (2008) Repeat laparotomy for the treatment of septic peritonitis in a Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus pygmaeus). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, 39(3), pp. 476-479.
Schumacher, J., Brink, P., Easley, J. and Pollock, P. (2008) Surgical Correction of Wry Nose in Four Horses. Veterinary Surgery, 37(2), pp. 142-148. (doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2007.00362.x)
Vos, N.J., Pollock, P.J. , Harty, M., Brennan, T., de Blaauw, S. and McAllister, H. (2008) Fractures of the cervical vertebral odontoid in four horses and one pony. Veterinary Record, 162(4), pp. 116-119. (doi: 10.1136/vr.162.4.116)
2007
Pollock, P.J. (2007) Diagnosis and management of guttural pouch mycosis. Equine Veterinary Education, 19(10), pp. 522-527. (doi: 10.2746/095777307X240162)
Articles
Comino, F., Pollock, P. J. , Hewitt-Dedman, C., Handel, I. and Gorvy, D. A. (2024) A novel tension relief technique to aid the primary closure of traumatic equine wounds under excessive tension. Equine Veterinary Journal, 56(3), pp. 514-521. (doi: 10.1111/evj.13987) (PMID:37559442)
Pollock, K., MacKay, J., Hearns, S., Morton, C. and Pollock, P. J. (2024) Veterinary high-stakes immersive simulation training with repeat practice following structured debriefing improves students’ ability to cope with high-pressure situations. Simulation in Healthcare, (doi: 10.1097/SIH.0000000000000771) (PMID:38197686) (Early Online Publication)
Bellitto, N. , Barcelo Oliver, F. and Pollock, P. (2023) Comparison of incisional bursting strength of a bidirectional absorbable knotless suture material versus a standard continuous absorbable suture material for closure of the equine linea alba. Veterinary Surgery, 52(8), pp. 1121-1127. (doi: 10.1111/vsu.14022) (PMID:37655506)
Voss, S., Barceló Oliver, F., Rupp, A., Raftery, A.G. and Pollock, P.J. (2020) Partial gastrectomy and total splenectomy for the treatment of a gastric mass in a horse. Equine Veterinary Education, 32(6), pp. 296-301. (doi: 10.1111/eve.12953)
Nair, A., Dolan, J., Tanner, K.E. , Kerr, C.M., Jones, B., Pollock, P.J. and Kellett, C.F. (2018) Ultrasound-guided adductor canal block: a cadaveric study investigating the effect of a thigh tourniquet. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 121(4), pp. 890-898. (doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2018.04.044) (PMID:30236251)
Marcatili, M., Voss, S. J. and Pollock, P. J. (2018) Standing thyroidectomy in 10 horses. Veterinary Surgery, 47(1), pp. 86-92. (doi: 10.1111/vsu.12744) (PMID:29114900)
Barceló Oliver, F., Russell, T.M., Uprichard, K.L., Neil, K.M. and Pollock, P.J. (2017) Treatment of septic arthritis of the coxofemoral joint in 12 foals. Veterinary Surgery, 46(4), pp. 530-538. (doi: 10.1111/vsu.12621) (PMID:28198553)
Khairuddin, N. H., Sullivan, M. and Pollock, P. J. (2017) Angiographic anatomy of the extracranial and intracranial portions of the internal carotid arteries in donkeys. Irish Veterinary Journal, 70, 12. (doi: 10.1186/s13620-017-0090-0) (PMID:28439406) (PMCID:PMC5399326)
Khairuddin, N. H., Sullivan, M. and Pollock, P. (2015) Angiographic variation of the internal carotid artery and its branches in horses. Veterinary Surgery, 44(6), pp. 784-789. (doi: 10.1111/vsu.12357) (PMID:26138436)
Kelly, P. G. and Pollock, P. J. (2015) Diagnosis and treatment of dynamic collapse of the cricotracheal ligament in thoroughbred racehorses. Veterinary Surgery, 44(2), pp. 162-167. (doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2014.12262.x) (PMID:25124933)
Carnwath, R., Graham, E.M., Reynolds, K. and Pollock, P.J. (2014) The antimicrobial activity of honey against common equine wound bacterial isolates. Veterinary Journal, 199(1), pp. 110-114. (doi: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2013.07.003)
Kelly, P.G., Reardon, R.J.M., Johnston, M. and Pollock, P.J. (2013) Comparison of dynamic and resting endoscopy of the upper portion of the respiratory tract in 57 thoroughbred yearlings. Equine Veterinary Journal, 45(6), pp. 700-704. (doi: 10.1111/evj.12061) (PMID:23521159)
Pollock, P.J. , Kelly, P.G., Reardon, R.J.M. and Kelly, G.M. (2013) Dynamic ventrorostral displacement of the dorsal laryngeal mucosa in horses. Veterinary Record, 172(19), p. 501. (doi: 10.1136/vr.101319)
McBrearty, A., Auckburally, A., Pollock, P. and Penderis, J. (2013) Evoked otoacoustic emissions: an alternative test of auditory function in horses. Equine Veterinary Journal, 45(1), pp. 60-65. (doi: 10.1111/j.2042-3306.2011.00542.x) (PMID:22296459)
Hall, M.S., Pollock, P.J. and Russell, T. (2012) Surgical treatment of septic physitis in 17 foals. Australian Veterinary Journal, 90(12), pp. 479-484. (doi: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.2012.01000.x)
Pollock, P.J. (2012) A fresh look at vesicovaginal reflux in mares. Veterinary Record, 170(24), pp. 618-619. (doi: 10.1136/vr.e4121)
Russell, T. and Pollock, P.J. (2012) Local anesthesia and hydro-distension to facilitate cystic calculus removal in horses. Veterinary Surgery, 41(5), pp. 638-642. (doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2012.00986.x)
Russell, T.M., Kearney, C. and Pollock, P.J. (2010) Surgical Treatment of Septic Jugular Thrombophlebitis in Nine Horses. Veterinary Surgery, 39(5), pp. 627-630. (doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2010.00683.x)
Witte, S. H. P., Witte, T. H., Harriss, F., Kelly, G. and Pollock, P. (2010) Association of owner-reported noise with findings during dynamic respiratory endoscopy in Thoroughbred racehorses. Equine Veterinary Journal, 43(1), pp. 9-17. (doi: 10.1111/j.2042-3306.2010.00152.x)
Katz, L.M., O'Dwyer, S. and Pollock, P.J. (2009) Nutritional muscular dystrophy in a four-day-old Connemara foal. Irish Veterinary Journal, 62(2), pp. 119-124.
Pollock, P.J. and Reardon, R.J.M. (2009) Dynamic respiratory endoscopy without a treadmill: Initial experiences. Equine Veterinary Education, 21(7), pp. 367-370. (doi: 10.2746/095777309X459933)
Pollock, P.J. , Reardon, R.J.M., Parkin, T.D.H. , Johnstone, M.S., Tate, J. and Love, S. (2009) Dynamic respiratory endoscopy in 67 Thoroughbred racehorses training under normal ridden exercise conditions. Equine Veterinary Journal, 41(4), pp. 354-360. (doi: 10.2746/042516409X407107)
Pollock, P. J. (2008) Penetrating injuries to the thorax: A clinical challenge. Equine Veterinary Education, 20(8), pp. 418-421. (doi: 10.2746/095777308X327994)
Cottle, H.J., Hughes, K.J., Philbeyt, A.W. and Pollock, P.J. (2008) Primary haemangiosarcoma in the proximal humerus of a Clydesdale gelding. Equine Veterinary Education, 20(11), pp. 575-579. (doi: 10.2746/095777308X334301)
Pollock, P. , Russell, T., Hughes, T., Archer, M.R. and Perkins, J.D. (2008) Transpalpebral eye enucleation in 40 standing horses. Veterinary Surgery, 37(3), pp. 306-309. (doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2008.00382.x)
Pollock, P.J. (2008) Penetrating injuries to the thorax: A clinical challenge. Equine Veterinary Education, 20(8), pp. 418-421. (doi: 10.2746/095777308X327994)
Pollock, P.J. , Doyle, R., Tobin, E., Davison, K. and Bainbridge, J. (2008) Repeat laparotomy for the treatment of septic peritonitis in a Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus pygmaeus). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, 39(3), pp. 476-479.
Schumacher, J., Brink, P., Easley, J. and Pollock, P. (2008) Surgical Correction of Wry Nose in Four Horses. Veterinary Surgery, 37(2), pp. 142-148. (doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2007.00362.x)
Vos, N.J., Pollock, P.J. , Harty, M., Brennan, T., de Blaauw, S. and McAllister, H. (2008) Fractures of the cervical vertebral odontoid in four horses and one pony. Veterinary Record, 162(4), pp. 116-119. (doi: 10.1136/vr.162.4.116)
Pollock, P.J. (2007) Diagnosis and management of guttural pouch mycosis. Equine Veterinary Education, 19(10), pp. 522-527. (doi: 10.2746/095777307X240162)
Grants
Grants and Awards listed are those received whilst working with the University of Glasgow.
- Can wound healing be modified in horses by down regulating the gap junction protein Connexin 43- The first steps to accelerated wound healing?
Petplan Charitable Trust
2016 - 2017
- The use of a novel suture for closure of the equine linea alba
Petplan Charitable Trust
2016 - 2017
- Longitudinal and Crossover Studies Into Upper Respiratory Tract Disease in Horses at Rest and During Exercise
Association of Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons
2013 - 2017
- Evaluation of biomarkers for the identification of non-healing wounds in horses.
Petplan Charitable Trust
2012 - 2016