Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 28, Issue 1 , Pages 34-39, January 2008

Surgical Management of Cecal Impaction/Dysfunction by Ileocolostomy in a Horse

Departamento de Clínicas Veterinárias, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Londrina, Pr, Brazil

Abstract 

A four-year-old Appaloosa brood mare was referred for evaluation of a colic episode of 24 hours' duration. Physical examination revealed a distended cecum filled predominantly with fluid. A tentative diagnosis of cecal dysfunction was determined, and surgical intervention was performed by means of typhlotomy and ileocolostomy techniques through a complete bypass of the cecum. Postanaesthetic myopathy and incisional infection developed as postoperative complications. The mare was discharged 13 days after surgery. Follow-up information obtained from the owner and referring veterinarian 4 months after discharge revealed full recovery of the mare.

Keywords: Cecum, Impaction, Dysfunction, Ileocolostomy, Colic

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 Refereed

PII: S0737-0806(07)00408-X

doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2007.11.003

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 28, Issue 1 , Pages 34-39, January 2008

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