Splenectomy in the horse.
Splenectomy was successfully performed on 2 aged horses to facilitate experimental studies of Babesia equi infection. Resection of part of the 17th rib provided the most acceptable approach and avoided many complications encountered on removing part of the 16th rib.
D000818:Animals; D001404:Babesiosis / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D006736:Horses / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011182:Postoperative Care; D013156:Splenectomy / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*