Resection and anastomosis of small intestine: current methods applicable to the horse.
Intraoperative techniques for assessing the viability of ischaemic bowel are discussed. Intravenous administration of sodium fluorescein appears useful but further investigation of the method is required. Methods of resection and anastomosis of small intestine are described and illustrated, including the use of automatic stapling instruments.
D000818:Animals; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006736:Horses; D007410:Intestinal Diseases / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000601:surgery*; D007511:Ischemia / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D013528:Surgical Staplers / Q000662:veterinary