title: Mesenteric tears of the descending (small) colon as a postpartum complication in two mares.
abstract: Segmental ischemic necrosis of the descending colon associated with discrete tears of the mesocolon were diagnosed in 2 mares following foaling. After foaling, both mares had a slow onset of signs of abdominal pain and gradual deterioration of clinical status. Increases in peritoneal fluid total protein concentration and WBC count and a palpable impaction of the descending colon on examination per rectum were useful diagnostic aids. Surgical intervention was successful in one mare, but not in the other.
authors.affiliation: Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Davis, CA.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Dart
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Pascoe
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Snyder
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000662:veterinary; D000818:Animals; D003106:Colon / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006736:Horses; D007511:Ischemia / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D008643:Mesentery / Q000293:injuries*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*