Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ruptured mesocolon causing repeated colic in showjumper mare
By Torre, F. et al.·Published in Equine Veterinary Education·2010·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Rupture of the mesocolon as a cause of recurrent colic in a showjumper mare
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Plain-English summary
An 11-year-old Italian Saddlebred showjumper mare was brought in for recurrent colic, which is severe abdominal pain. She had a history of colic and had previously undergone surgery for a similar issue. During her latest episode, her condition worsened, leading to another surgery where vets discovered a complete rupture of the mesocolon, a part of the intestine. After repairing the rupture, the mare recovered well and returned to her training and competition routine, experiencing only one mild episode of colic afterward.
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Abstract
Summary An 11‐year‐old Italian Saddlebred showjumper mare was referred for investigation of recurrent colic. The mare had undergone surgery for left dorsal displacement of the ascending colon 5 years previously and had subsequently experienced several episodes of colic that had responded to medical treatment. Due to deterioration of the mare's clinical condition in the last episode, characterised by unrelenting pain and worsening of the cardiovascular parameters, the mare underwent repeat surgery for suspected colonic displacement. Exploratory laparotomy revealed a complete rupture of the mesocolon of the ascending colon. The mesocolon was repaired and the mare recovered uneventfully. She returned to training and competition and only a single episode of mild transient colic was recorded in the follow‐up.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2042-3292.2010.00091.x