Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
The indications for equine laparotomy--an analysis of 140 cases.
- Journal:
- Equine veterinary journal
- Year:
- 1975
- Authors:
- Pearson, H et al.
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
The indications for laparotomy in 140 horses are analysed, with particular emphasis on the operative or autopsy findings in 82 cases of colic. In cases of exploratory laparotomy, the overall recovery rate was only 28 per cent but 48 of the 82 animals were considered to have inoperable lesions. The recovery rate and causes of death for each indication are briefly reviewed.
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