title: Ileal diverticulum as a cause of chronic colic in a horse.
abstract: A 4-year-old Thoroughbred gelding with a history of chronic colic was referred for evaluation of signs of abdominal pain. Exploratory laparotomy revealed a diverticulum of the distal portion of the ileum located between the layers of the mesentery. The diverticulum was similar in location and appearance to acquired ileal diverticula described in human beings. Complete bypass of the diverticulum by ileocecostomy resulted in apparent resolution of the chronic colic in this horse.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Studies, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Kennett Square 19348.
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Madison
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Dreyfuss
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Charlton
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000662:veterinary; D000818:Animals; D002432:Cecum / Q000601:surgery; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003085:Colic / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D004240:Diverticulum / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006736:Horses; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D007082:Ileum / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male