Mesenteric tears of the descending (small) colon as a postpartum complication in two mares. |
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Authors: | A J Dart J R Pascoe J R Snyder |
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Institution: | Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Davis, CA. |
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Abstract: | Segmental ischemic necrosis of the descending colon associated with discrete tears of the mesocolon were diagnosed in 2 mares following foaling. After foaling, both mares had a slow onset of signs of abdominal pain and gradual deterioration of clinical status. Increases in peritoneal fluid total protein concentration and WBC count and a palpable impaction of the descending colon on examination per rectum were useful diagnostic aids. Surgical intervention was successful in one mare, but not in the other. |
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