Permanent colostomy after small colon prolapse in a parturient mare |
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Authors: | C A Espinosa Buschiazzo M C J Cancela M V Simian |
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Institution: | 1. Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.;2. Centro Veterinario del Hipodromo de San Isidro. Diego Carman 222, San Isidro (1642), Buenos Aires, Argentina. |
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Abstract: | Small colon prolapse is a possible complication during parturition and diarrhoea. A case diagnosed in a mare during birth labour was reduced by the attending veterinarian at the farm, and referred to the authors for evaluation. After thorough physical examination, blood and peritoneal fluid tests, a ruptured mesocolon was suspected and the mare explored under general anaesthesia by a median celiotomy approach. During the procedure the affected mesocolon‐rectum was confirmed and a resection of the intestine elected. After prolapsing the segment of damaged viscera a permanent end colostomy was performed. Fourteen months later and after an uneventful recovery, the mare was in a very good physical condition and waiting to be covered for the next breeding season. |
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Keywords: | horse surgery small colon rectal prolapse colostomy |
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