Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Non-surgical treatment of kidney entrapment and colitis in a Quarter
By Normandeau, Jacalyn·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2022·Ontario Veterinary College, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Non-surgical correction of nephrosplenic entrapment and colitis in a Quarter Horse.
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Plain-English summary
A 16-year-old Quarter Horse was brought in with severe belly pain, fever, and diarrhea. The vet found that the horse had a nephrosplenic entrapment, where the colon gets trapped near the kidney, which was confirmed with an ultrasound. The vet successfully treated this condition without surgery by having the horse jog and giving anti-inflammatory medication. Along with treating the horse's colitis (inflammation of the colon) and other issues, the horse made a full recovery.
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Abstract
A 16-year-old Quarter Horse was examined and observed to have acute signs of colic, pyrexia, and diarrhea. A nephrosplenic entrapment was detectedrectal palpation and confirmed with abdominal ultrasound. The nephrosplenic entrapment was resolved non-surgically with jogging and anti-inflammatory medication. Concurrent colitis, toxic laminitis, and inappetence were managed and the horse made a full recovery.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36467373/