Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Colt with colic and struvite blockage - what to do?
By Vacek, J R et al.·Published in The Cornell veterinarian·1992·Illinois Equine Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Struvite urethral calculus in a three-month-old thoroughbred colt.
Plain-English summary
A 3-month-old Thoroughbred colt was brought in showing signs of colic, which is a type of abdominal pain. After a thorough examination and tests, the vet discovered that the colt had a blockage in his urethra caused by a struvite stone, which led to a rupture of his urinary bladder. The colt required surgery to remove the stone and repair the bladder. Fortunately, after treatment, he was able to recover and return to normal health.
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Abstract
A 3-month-old Thoroughbred colt was presented with signs of colic. Findings from physical examination, abdominal paracentesis, abdominal radiographs and clinical pathology revealed uroperitoneum secondary to a calculus obstructing the urethra and causing subsequent urinary bladder rupture. Analysis of the calculus demonstrated a tissue center with outer concretions composed primarily of struvite.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1643877/