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Segmental ischaemic necrosis of the jejunum in a post‐partum mare due to two mesenteric avulsions
Author(s) -
Vilaregut L.,
O'Shea C.,
Lores M.,
Couto G.,
Misheff M.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
equine veterinary education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 2042-3292
pISSN - 0957-7734
DOI - 10.1111/eve.13059
Subject(s) - medicine , mesentery , necrosis , jejunum , post partum , surgery , pregnancy , biology , genetics
Summary This report describes segmental ischaemic necrosis of the small intestine 4 days after foaling in a 9‐year‐old Arabian mare. The jejunal mesentery was avulsed from the intestine in two locations for 20 and 200 cm, resulting in intestinal necrosis, in the absence of entrapment or strangulation. This case highlights the need to consider the possibility of mesenteric injury when a post‐partum mare presents mild signs of abdominal pain.