Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Thoracic trauma in horses.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 2015
- Authors:
- Sprayberry, Kim A & Barrett, Elizabeth J
- Affiliation:
- Animal Science Department · United States
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
Traumatic injuries involving the thorax can be superficial, necessitating only routine wound care, or they may extend to deeper tissue planes and disrupt structures immediately vital to respiratory and cardiac function. Diagnostic imaging, especially ultrasound, should be considered part of a comprehensive examination, both at admission and during follow-up. Horses generally respond well to diligent monitoring, intervention for complications, and appropriate medical or surgical care after sustaining traumatic wounds of the thorax. This article reviews the various types of thoracic injury and their management.
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