Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Penetrating metallic foreign bodies as a cause of peritonitis in 3 horses.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2010
- Authors:
- Lohmann, Katharina L et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences · Canada
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Three horses were found to have serious abdominal infections called peritonitis, which were caused by sharp metal objects that had entered their bodies. Each horse showed different signs of illness and had been experiencing symptoms for different lengths of time. This is the first time that such foreign objects have been reported to enter the abdominal cavity through the skin and body wall. The outcome of these cases is not specified, but the situation highlights a serious concern for horse owners regarding potential injuries from metallic objects.
Abstract
Three cases of penetrating metallic foreign bodies causing peritonitis in horses are reported. These cases were presented with varying clinical complaints and duration of clinical signs. Entry of foreign bodies into the abdominal cavity through the skin and body wall is reported for the first time.
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