Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Colic in miniature horse caused by chyloperitoneum
By May, K A et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1999·Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Chyloperitoneum and abdominal adhesions in a miniature horse.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Chyloperitoneum is a condition that can lead to colic, which is a type of abdominal pain in horses. It's uncommon but can happen if there are tears in the tissues that hold the intestines in place or if lymphatic vessels in the abdomen break. The chances of recovery for a horse with this condition depend on what caused it and how well the horse responds to treatment.
Abstract
Chyloperitoneum is a potential cause of colic in horses. Although rare in horses, chyloperitoneum can develop secondary to tearing of mesenteric adhesions and rupture of mesenteric lymphatic vessels. The prognosis for horses with chyloperitoneum depends on the underlying cause and the response to treatment.
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