Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Newborn Thoroughbred foal with severe diarrhea from intestinal
By Staempfli, Simon A et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2011·School of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Therapy resistant septic enteritis due to a jejunal malformation in a 5-day-old Thoroughbred colt.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-day-old Thoroughbred colt was brought in with severe watery diarrhea and signs of shock. Despite aggressive treatment over 15 days, the colt did not improve and was ultimately euthanized. A post-mortem examination revealed a rare intestinal malformation that caused a blockage in the small intestine. This case highlights the importance of considering structural issues in young foals that show symptoms similar to intestinal infections.
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Abstract
A 5-day-old Thoroughbred colt was presented with profuse watery diarrhea, hypovolemic shock, and a patent urachus. Despite intensive medical therapy, the colt was euthanized 15 d later due to poor clinical response. Necropsy revealed a small intestinal structural abnormality that formed a closed jejunal ring. Although rare, intestinal malformations should be considered in neonatal foals with clinical signs resembling enteritis.
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