Clinical assessment and outcome of a single-layer technique for anastomosis of the small intestine in horses.
Vet Rec
; 167(17): 652-5, 2010 Oct 23.
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ABSTRACT
In order to assess postoperative outcome in horses undergoing end-to-end anastomosis of the small intestine, performed using a one-layer technique, 15 horses that underwent exploratory coeliotomy, resection of the small intestine and end-to-end anastomosis using a continuous Lembert pattern were studied. Information on the age, breed, sex, diagnosis, treatment, complications and outcome of each case were obtained from medical records. Follow-up information was obtained via telephone conversations with clients and trainers. Five of the horses had short-term postoperative complications one had postoperative ileus (POI), colic and peritonitis, one had POI and colic, two had POI only and one had diarrhoea only. A second exploratory coeliotomy was recommended in two of the 15 horses (13 per cent). The short-term survival rate, defined as survival up to the time of discharge from the hospital, was 93.3 per cent (14 of 15 horses). The long-term survival rate, defined as survival for at least 12 months after the surgery, was 84.6 per cent (11 of 13 horses followed up).
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Complicações Pós-Operatórias
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Anastomose Cirúrgica
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Doenças dos Cavalos
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Intestino Delgado
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Vet Rec
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos