title: [Rectal tears in the horse: two case reports].
abstract: Rectal tears occur incidentally and often have a poor prognosis. Early recognition of the problem and adequate therapy determine the outcome. The history, clinical examination, therapy, and outcome of two horses with grade IIIb and grade IV rectal tears are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Hoofdafdeling Gezondheidszorg Paard, Faculteit der Diergeneeskunde, Discipline Inwendige Ziekten, Yalelaan 12, 3584 CM Utrecht. m.sloet@vet.uu.nl
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Sloet van Oldruitenborgh-Oosterbaan
authors.forename: B P M
authors.initials: BP
authors.lastname: Cornelissen
authors.forename: T T J M
authors.initials: TT
authors.lastname: Laan
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Enzerink
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Ensink
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006736:Horses / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis; D012007:Rectum / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D012421:Rupture / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000662:veterinary; D013537:Sutures / Q000662:veterinary; D015599:Trauma Severity Indices; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents