Gravel impaction in a 2-year-old Morgan gelding

An unusual case of impaction colic caused by the ingestion of large quantities of gravel. The clinical presentation, surgical findings, and outcome are described.

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:Canadian veterinary journal 1998-11, Vol.39 (11), p.706-708
Main Authors: Gilroy, B.J, Bellamy, J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
case studies
clinical aspects
colic
Colic - etiology
Colic - veterinary
Fecal Impaction - etiology
Fecal Impaction - surgery
Fecal Impaction - veterinary
gravel
horses
Horses - surgery
ingestion
Male
pica
Pica - complications
prognosis
surgery
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Summary:An unusual case of impaction colic caused by the ingestion of large quantities of gravel. The clinical presentation, surgical findings, and outcome are described.
ISSN:0008-5286