Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Horse with severe colic and bloating due to colon twist
By Mogg, T D et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·1992·School of Veterinary Science, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Volvulus of the colon in a horse associated with a mesocolic-umbilical band.
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- horse
Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old Clydesdale mare was brought in because her belly was very swollen and she was in severe pain. A veterinarian examined her and found that her large intestine was stretched out. They performed surgery and discovered that a part of her intestine had twisted 180 degrees, which was linked to a tough band of tissue connecting her colon to her belly button area. After the band was cut and the twist was fixed, she had some complications like low sodium levels, a problem with her body's acid balance, and laminitis (a painful condition in the hooves). Overall, the treatment was necessary to address the twist, but she did experience some postoperative issues.
Abstract
A 7-years-old Clydesdale mare was presented with severe abdominal distension and acute colic. Dilated large intestine was palpated per rectum and a ventral midline exploratory laparotomy was performed. A 180 degrees volvulus of the pelvic flexure was present, associated with an inelastic band of tissue connecting the mesocolon to the umbilicus. The band was ligated and transected, and the volvulus reduced. Postoperative complications included hyponatraemia, metabolic acidosis and laminitis. The possible aetiology of the mesocolic-umbilical band is discussed.
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