Enterocutaneous fistulae in horses: 18 cases (1964 to 1992).
Enterocutaneous fistulae are rare in horses and occur most commonly as a complication of umbilical hernias or their treatment. Horses with enterocutaneous fistulae may be successfully treated by en bloc resection of the body wall and intestine or by allowing second intention healing. Complications associated with surgical intervention include fever, colic, incisional problems, and recurrence of the fistula. Nonsurgical management of two horses with presumptive large colon fistulae resulted in resolution of the fistulae without complications.
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Department of Food Animal and Equine Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh 27606.
D000818:Animals; D017577:Cutaneous Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006554:Hernia, Umbilical / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006736:Horses; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome