title: Advances in diagnostic techniques for horses with colic.
abstract: Recent advances in the use of abdominal ultrasound, endoscopy, laparoscopy, radiography, and peritoneal fluid analysis have contributed to the evaluation of horses with colic. Improved diagnostic capabilities allow earlier surgical intervention when necessary, and this should improve survival rates and the economic aspects of case management.
authors.affiliation: Chino Valley Equine Hospital, California, USA.
authors.forename: A T
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Fischer
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000818:Animals; D000831:Animals, Newborn; D001202:Ascitic Fluid / Q000737:chemistry; D003085:Colic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D005773:Gastroscopy / Q000662:veterinary; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006736:Horses; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000662:veterinary; D011860:Radiography, Abdominal / Q000662:veterinary; D014463:Ultrasonography