Gravel impaction in a 2-year-old Morgan gelding.
An unusual case of impaction colic caused by the ingestion of large quantities of gravel. The clinical presentation, surgical findings, and outcome are described.
Gilroy
B J
BJ
Department of Health Management, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown.
Bellamy
J
J
D000818:Animals; D003085:Colic / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary; D005244:Fecal Impaction / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D006736:Horses / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D010842:Pica / Q000150:complications*