Volvulus of the colon in a horse associated with a mesocolic‐umbilical band | Zendy

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Volvulus of the colon in a horse associated with a mesocolic‐umbilical band

Author(s) -

MOGG TD,

GROENENDYK S.,

SUTTON RH

Publication year - 1992

Publication title -

australian veterinary journal

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.382

H-Index - 59

eISSN - 1751-0813

pISSN - 0005-0423

DOI - 10.1111/j.1751-0813.1992.tb09853.x

Subject(s) - medicine , volvulus , umbilicus (mollusc) , exploratory laparotomy , abdominal distension , distension , rectum , laparotomy , abdominal wall , surgery

SUMMARY: A 7‐years‐old Clydesdale mare was presented with severe abdominal distension and acute colic. Dilated large intestine was palpated per rectum and a ventral midline exploratory laparotomy was performed. A180d̀ volvulus of the pelvic flexure was present, associated with an inelastic band of tissue connecting the mesocolon to the umbilicus. The band was ligated and transected, and the volvulus reduced. Postoperative complications included hyponatraemia, metabolic acidosis and laminltis. The possible aetiology of the mesocolic‐umbilical band is discussed.

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