Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Inflammatory bowel disease in horses.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 2009
- Authors:
- Kalck, Karen A
- Affiliation:
- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
This article discusses types of inflammatory bowel disease in horses, including pathologic findings and proposed causes. The diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease is presented in detail, including minimum database, rectal palpation, abdominal ultrasound, abdominocentesis, biopsy procedures, and absorption tests. Treatment recommendations and prognosis are also discussed.
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