Torsion of the colon in vervet monkeys: association with an atherogenic Western-type of diet.
The risk of torsion of the colon in adult male vervet monkeys (Cercopithecus aethipos) increased when they were fed with an atherogenic Western-type of diet. No cases occurred in females and rapid diagnosis is necessary to prevent lethal consequences.
Fincham
J E
JE
Research Institute for Nutritional Diseases, Medical Research Council, Tygerberg, South Africa.
Seier
J V
JV
Lombard
C J
CJ
D000367:Age Factors; D000818:Animals; D002522:Chlorocebus aethiops; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D004036:Diet, Atherogenic; D006799:Housing, Animal; D008297:Male; D008992:Monkey Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D012737:Sex Factors; D014102:Torsion Abnormality