Extensive resection and anastomosis of the descending (small) colon in a mare following strangulation by a mesenteric lipoma |
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Authors: | AJ DART JR SNYDER JR PASCOE |
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Affiliation: | Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, University of California, Davis 95616. |
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Abstract: | A 17-year-old Quarter Horse, Arabian crossbred mare presented with a history of having had abdominal pain for 2 d. At surgery there was 2.6 m of descending colon strangulated within the pedicle of a mesenteric lipoma. The lipoma was resected and the descending colon appeared viable so was replaced, and the mare recovered from anaesthesia. Post-operatively, the mare failed to stabilise so was taken back to surgery. There was 2 m of infarcted descending colon which was resected and anastomosed. A drain and stainless steel stay sutures were incorporated into the ventral suture line. Post-operatively the ventral wound became infected but was resolved with therapy. The diagnosis, surgical and post-operative management and outcome are discussed. |
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