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Ultrasonography of the abdomen in foals
Author(s) -
Magri Massimo
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
in practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.211
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 2042-7689
pISSN - 0263-841X
DOI - 10.1136/inp.k3131
Subject(s) - foal , medicine , abdomen , ultrasonography , abdominal cavity , abdominal ultrasonography , radiology , general surgery , surgery , biology , genetics
Abdominal pathologies in equids are a source of major concern for both owners and veterinary practitioners. When a foal is involved, the situation is more complex because rectal examination is not possible. Abdominal ultrasonography can assist the diagnosis of a wide variety of abdominal disorders from uroperitoneum to colic. This article describes the normal ultrasonographic appearance of structures within the abdominal cavity and some of the pathologies that may arise.