Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Laparoscopy for diagnosing abdominal issues in horses
By Fischer, A T et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1986·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Diagnostic laparoscopy in the horse.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
In a study involving five healthy horses, a procedure called laparoscopy was used to look inside their abdomens. During this procedure, the horses showed higher levels of protein and white blood cells in their abdominal fluid, which suggests some underlying issues. After examining the horses further, the only notable finding was an increased amount of slightly cloudy fluid in their abdomens. The study highlighted that laparoscopy can be a helpful tool for diagnosing abdominal problems in horses. Overall, the findings suggest that this procedure could be beneficial for identifying issues in horses with abdominal concerns.
Abstract
Laparoscopy was performed in 5 clinically normal horses. Abdominal fluid protein content and WBC count increased markedly in all horses. Necropsy findings were confined to an increased amount of slightly turbid abdominal fluid. Five examples of applications of laparoscopy in horses with abdominal problems indicated that laparoscopy can be a valuable diagnostic procedure in the horse.
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