Small colon intussusception in a broodmare.
A 9-year-old pregnant Standardbred broodmare was evaluated for signs of mild abdominal pain, failure to defecate, and mild abdominal distention. Rectal examination revealed the leading edge of a small colon intussusception, and peritoneal fluid analysis indicated suppurative peritonitis. Surgical management, including reduction of the intussusception and small colon resection with end-to-end anastomosis, resulted in successful outcome (1-year follow-up evaluation). Postoperative complications including dehiscence of the ventral midline surgical incision and simple obstruction at the anastomosis site necessitated a second surgical procedure. Small colon intussusception is an uncommon cause of signs of abdominal pain and is similar to type-IV rectal prolapse.
Ross
M W
MW
Department of Clinical Studies, School of Veterinary Medicine, University Pennsylvania, Kennett Square 19348.
Stephens
P R
PR
Reimer
J M
JM
D000818:Animals; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006736:Horses; D007443:Intussusception / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*