Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 29, Issue 11 , Pages 786-790 , November 2009

Treatment of a Cyst-Like Synovial Hernia Associated with the Digital Flexor Tendon Sheath of a 17-Year-Old Pony

  • Lewis C.R. Smith, BVetMed, MRCVS

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Rossdales Equine Hospital, Cotton End Road, Exning, Newmarket, CB8 7NN, UK.

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PII: S0737-0806(09)00638-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2009.10.003

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 29, Issue 11 , Pages 786-790 , November 2009

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