Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Small colon intussusception in a broodmare.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1988
- Authors:
- Ross, M W et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Studies · United States
Plain-English summary
A 9-year-old pregnant Standardbred mare was seen by a veterinarian because she was showing mild signs of belly pain, not having bowel movements, and her belly was a bit swollen. During a rectal exam, the vet found that part of her small intestine had telescoped into itself, which is called an intussusception. Tests showed she had an infection in her abdominal cavity. She underwent surgery to fix the problem, which included removing the affected part of her intestine, and although she had some complications afterward that required a second surgery, she was doing well at a follow-up a year later. Overall, the treatment was successful.
Abstract
A 9-year-old pregnant Standardbred broodmare was evaluated for signs of mild abdominal pain, failure to defecate, and mild abdominal distention. Rectal examination revealed the leading edge of a small colon intussusception, and peritoneal fluid analysis indicated suppurative peritonitis. Surgical management, including reduction of the intussusception and small colon resection with end-to-end anastomosis, resulted in successful outcome (1-year follow-up evaluation). Postoperative complications including dehiscence of the ventral midline surgical incision and simple obstruction at the anastomosis site necessitated a second surgical procedure. Small colon intussusception is an uncommon cause of signs of abdominal pain and is similar to type-IV rectal prolapse.
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