Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Two cases of equine primary gastric impaction.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary record
- Year:
- 1987
- Authors:
- Owen, R A et al.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This summary discusses two horses that had a condition called primary gastric impaction, which means their stomach was blocked and not functioning properly. Both horses underwent a surgical procedure called gastrotomy, where the stomach was opened to remove the blocked contents. Fortunately, both cases were treated successfully, and the horses recovered well after the surgery.
Abstract
The clinical details of two cases of equine primary gastric impaction are described and the syndromes of gastric impaction and dilatation are discussed. Both cases of gastric impaction were successfully treated by gastrotomy and evacuation of the gastric contents.
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