Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Invagination of the caecum into the colon in a Welsh pony.
- Journal:
- Equine veterinary journal
- Year:
- 1977
- Authors:
- Allison, C J
Plain-English summary
A 16-month-old Welsh pony filly was suffering from a serious condition that caused her to lose weight and eat less than usual over a period of 26 days. She initially showed signs of mild abdominal pain (colic), but her health continued to decline until she sadly passed away. A post-mortem examination revealed that her caecum (a part of the intestine) had completely folded into her colon, which likely started at the beginning of her illness. This type of condition can either lead to a quick decline with severe symptoms or, as in this case, a slower progression of illness. Unfortunately, the treatment did not work, and the pony died.
Abstract
A chronic wasting disease in a 16 month old Welsh pony filly is described. The animal died 26 days after the onset of illness which commenced with a sub-acute colic and was characterised by progressive loss of appetite and weight. Post-mortem examination revealed a total invagination of the caecum into the colon and it seemed logical to assume this invagination occurred at the start of the illness. A review of the literature showed that total caecal invagination produces 2 distinct clincal syndromes. It can occur either as an acute illness characterised by severe colic and death after about 10 days, or as a chronic wasting disease, such as the case presented here, which may not result in death for several weeks or even months.
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