Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Segmental ischemic necrosis of the small intestine in two postparturient mares.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1993
- Authors:
- Zamos, D T et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Two mares developed a serious condition called segmental ischemic necrosis of the small intestine, which means parts of their intestines were damaged due to a lack of blood flow after giving birth. In one mare, a tear in the tissue that supports the intestines occurred during delivery, leading to damage in a 52-centimeter section of her small intestine. The other mare had a similar issue, with a tear in a different part of her intestine, which later became twisted and trapped. Both mares underwent surgery to remove the damaged sections of their intestines and have since recovered well, returning to their roles as broodmares.
Abstract
Two mares developed segmental ischemic necrosis of the small intestine after parturition. In one mare, the mesentery of the small intestine apparently tore during parturition, after which necrosis developed in a 52-cm segment of the distal portion of jejunum. In the other mare, a 52-cm segment of the proximal portion of ileum tore during parturition. Three weeks later, a 40-cm segment of the distal portion of jejunum became incarcerated in the mesenteric rent and twisted 360 degrees on its mesentery. Both mares recovered after resection of affected intestine and are functioning as broodmares.
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