Transmural rectal intestinal evisceration associated with parturition in a primiparous mare.
A 6-year-old, primiparous standardbred mare was presented with a history of intestinal protrusion from the rectum shortly after parturition. A subacute grade IV rectal tear was diagnosed. The unusual nature of the tear led to speculation of a possible owner palpation accident. A grave prognosis was given and the mare was euthanized.
Welland
Lisa M
LM
Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 4P3. lmwelland@hotmail.com
D000818:Animals; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006736:Horses; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D010173:Palpation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000662:veterinary*; D010298:Parity; D036801:Parturition; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000662:veterinary; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D012007:Rectum / Q000293:injuries*