Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Standing surgery to fix small intestine colic in late term pregnant
By Howes, D. A. et al.·Published in Equine Veterinary Education·2017·Marks Ewen and Associates Equine Hospital Matamata New Zealand·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Successful small intestinal resection and anastomosis in a late term broodmare with colic via a standing left flank laparotomy
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- horse
Plain-English summary
A late-term broodmare was brought in for low-grade colic, which is a type of abdominal pain often related to intestinal issues. Because of the risks that general anesthesia posed to her unborn foal, the veterinarian opted for a standing surgery instead. They successfully removed a section of her small intestine and stitched it back together. A month later, the mare delivered a healthy foal without any complications. This case suggests that standing surgery can be a safe option for treating colic in pregnant mares.
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Abstract
Summary A late term broodmare presented with low‐grade intestinal colic. Clinical findings were consistent with a small intestinal lesion requiring surgical intervention. The risks of general anaesthesia to the fetus, combined with clinical findings in an otherwise quiet natured horse influenced the decision to choose an alternative standing left flank approach first. A small intestinal resection and anastomosis was performed successfully and the mare delivered a healthy foal without complications a month later. Standing colic surgery might be a preferred alternative to general anaesthesia in certain circumstances as discussed in this case report.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.12711