Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Septic peritonitis and uroperitoneum secondary to subclinical omphalitis and concurrent necrotizing cystitis in a colt.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2011
- Authors:
- Lores, Marcos et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Health Management · Canada
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 15-day-old American Quarter horse colt was brought in because he was very tired and had a fever. After examining his abdominal fluid, the vet found he had peritonitis, which is an infection in the abdomen. During surgery, they discovered a damaged area on the back wall of his bladder that was causing both the infection and fluid buildup in his abdomen. They removed the damaged part of the bladder, and with medical treatment, the infection in his abdomen cleared up.
Abstract
A 15-day-old American Quarter horse colt was presented for depression and pyrexia. Peritonitis was diagnosed following peritoneal fluid analysis. Exploratory laparotomy revealed an area of focal necrosis over the dorsal wall of the urinary bladder leading to peritonitis and uroperitoneum. The affected area of the urinary bladder was resected and the peritonitis resolved with medical treatment.
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