title: Abdominal surgery in foals.
abstract: Foals are good candidates for abdominal surgery because their smaller size permits a more complete abdominal exploration and frequently definitive procedures in many cases. The use of rectal examination is replaced with alternative diagnostic modalities such as barium contrast radiography and ultrasonography. With the advancements in these technologies they can distinguish common gastrointestinal lesions and, in most cases, provide sufficient information to guide surgical intervention. The unique aspects of diagnosis and surgical management of gastrointestinal disorders of the foal are discussed.
authors.affiliation: New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Kennett Square, USA.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Orsini
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen / Q000601:surgery*; D000818:Animals; D000831:Animals, Newborn / Q000601:surgery*; D003085:Colic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006736:Horses / Q000601:surgery*; D007430:Intraoperative Care / Q000662:veterinary; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000662:veterinary; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000662:veterinary; D015996:Survival Rate