Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Transmural rectal intestinal evisceration associated with parturition in a primiparous mare.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2003
- Authors:
- Welland, Lisa M
- Affiliation:
- Atlantic Veterinary College
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 6-year-old standardbred mare, who had just given birth for the first time, was brought in because her intestines were sticking out of her rectum. The vet found that she had a serious tear in her rectum, which was unusual and raised concerns that it might have happened during a check by the owner. Unfortunately, the situation was very serious, and the vet believed her chances of recovery were very low, so the decision was made to euthanize her.
Abstract
A 6-year-old, primiparous standardbred mare was presented with a history of intestinal protrusion from the rectum shortly after parturition. A subacute grade IV rectal tear was diagnosed. The unusual nature of the tear led to speculation of a possible owner palpation accident. A grave prognosis was given and the mare was euthanized.
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