Surgical Management of Enterocutaneous Fistula in a Mare |
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Authors: | Vandana Sangwan Jitender Mohindroo Kiranjeet Singh Mulinti Raghunath Shashi Kant Mahajan |
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Affiliation: | 1. Department of Teaching Veterinary Clinical complex, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Punjab, India;2. Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Punjab, India |
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Abstract: | Enterocutaneous fistulas are reported to be sequelae of congenital umbilical hernia or penetrating trauma to the equine patient's abdomen. An enterocutaneous fistula is considered to be the least common clinical presentation in a horse with incarcinated umbilical hernia, and may be life-threatening if not managed timely. This case report describes an enterocutaneous fistula in a mare as a sequela to congenital umblical hernia. The mare had an uneventful recovery after surgical repair and delivered a healthy foal on subsequent follow-up. The report highlights the need to repair congenital umbilical hernias (regardless of the size), if they do not resolve by the age of 6 to 12 months. |
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Keywords: | Mare Surgery Enterocutaneous fistula Richter's hernia Enterotomy |
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