Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Instrumentation and techniques in equine gastrointestinal surgery.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 1996
- Authors:
- Mueller, P O & Allen, D
- Affiliation:
- Department of Large Animal Medicine · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Recent improvements in surgery for horses have led to better survival rates and fewer complications after surgery. These advancements in abdominal surgery have come alongside safer anesthesia methods and new technologies that have also been developed for humans. Regardless of the animal, following good surgical practices remains essential for successful outcomes. The article discusses the latest techniques in gastrointestinal surgery for horses, including new surgical tools and how they are specifically used in these procedures. Overall, these developments are helping to enhance the care and recovery of horses undergoing gastrointestinal surgery.
Abstract
Recent advances in abdominal surgical techniques in the horse have resulted in improved survival rates and reduced postoperative morbidity. The development of abdominal surgical procedures in horses has paralleled the development of safe anesthetic protocols and innovative technological advancements in humans. Irrespective of the species, the application of sound surgical principles is still the foundation of surgical intervention. This article describes recent advances in equine gastrointestinal surgical techniques. The availability and application of innovative intestinal surgical devices and their specific uses in equine gastrointestinal surgery are also described.
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