A modified technique for extensive large colon resection and anastomosis in horses.
OBJECTIVE
To describe an alternative technique for large colon resection and anastomosis in horses.


METHODS
Retrospective study of clinical patients.


METHODS
37 horses that had ventral midline celiotomies between July 1, 1990, and July 1, 1994.


METHODS
Large colon resection and anastomosis was performed using a modification of previously described techniques. Modifications include mesocolon ligation with a stapling device and an end-to-end apposition of the right ventral and right dorsal colon.


RESULTS
Twenty-one of the 37 horses were discharged from the hospital without complications. Two horses were euthanatized immediately after recovery from anesthesia because of hindlimb fracture. Fourteen horses were euthanatized in the initial postoperative period because of persistent endotoxemia and abdominal pain.


CONCLUSIONS
The described technique is a safe, reliable method for large colon resection and anastomosis in horses.


CONCLUSIONS
The described technique is fairly simple to perform and requires less surgical time compared with other techniques.
Hughes
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Slone Equine Hospital, Ocala, FL, USA.
Slone
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D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D000818:Animals; D003106:Colon / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006736:Horses / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000662:veterinary