Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cecal entrapment within the epiploic foramen in a mare.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2017
- Authors:
- Grzeskowiak, Remigiusz M et al.
- Affiliation:
- Hagyard Equine Medical Institute · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
An 11-year-old Thoroughbred mare was experiencing colic, which is severe abdominal pain, that didn't get better with medical treatment. She had surgery to explore the cause, and the veterinarians found that her cecum, a part of the intestine, was trapped in a small opening called the epiploic foramen. They managed to free the cecum, but unfortunately, they discovered that a major blood vessel, the portal vein, had ruptured, leading to significant blood loss. Sadly, the situation was critical, and the decision was made to euthanize her during the surgery.
Abstract
An 11-year-old Thoroughbred mare with colic unresponsive to medical treatment underwent exploratory laparotomy. During surgery the cecum was found entrapped within the epiploic foramen from left to right. The entrapped cecum was reduced through the foramen by gentle traction. After reduction of the cecum, rupture of the portal vein was detected. Loss of a large amount of blood prompted euthanasia during surgery.
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