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Management of oesophageal obstruction (‘choke’) in horses
Author(s) -
Hillyer Mark
Publication year - 1995
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/inpract.17.10.450
Subject(s) - etiology , choke , medicine , horse , presentation (obstetrics) , intensive care medicine , general surgery , surgery , pathology , biology , engineering , paleontology , electrical engineering
OESOPHAGEAL disorders are relatively uncommon in the horse in comparison with other domesticated species. However, because of their dramatic and acute presentation, they often cause the owner considerable concern and anxiety. This article outlines the aetiology, diagnosis and treatment of oesophageal obstructions in horses.