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Small colon stenosis secondary to ulcerative colitis in three S tandardbred foals

Three S tandardbred foals, a colt approximately one month old and 2 fillies approximately 4.5 months old, from the same farm, presented to U niversity of P ennsylvania's N ew B olton C entre over the course of 3 months for further evaluation due to acute onset of colic. All foals had a history...

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Published in:Equine veterinary education 2016-08, Vol.28 (8), p.419-423
Main Authors: Kopper, J., Stewart, S., Habecker, P., Aitken, M. R., Southwood, L. L.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Three S tandardbred foals, a colt approximately one month old and 2 fillies approximately 4.5 months old, from the same farm, presented to U niversity of P ennsylvania's N ew B olton C entre over the course of 3 months for further evaluation due to acute onset of colic. All foals had a history of diarrhoea prior to presentation. On presentation, the foals had abdominal distension, dull demeanour and repeatedly lay down and rolled. Exploratory celiotomy revealed a segment of stenotic (lumen diameter 1–4 mm) small colon with marked distension of the colon proximal to the stenotic segment. Post mortem examination of the foals confirmed stenosis of the small colon with a segment of ulcerative colitis associated with the stenotic region. An aetiological agent was not identified.
ISSN:0957-7734
2042-3292
DOI:10.1111/eve.12273