title: Bilateral Polydactyly in a foal.
abstract: The following case report describes the diagnosis and surgery of bilateral polydactyly of unknown origin in a colt. A 7-month-old Berber colt was referred for cosmetic and curative excision of supernumerary digits. Radiographic examination revealed bilateral polydactyly and welldeveloped first carpal bones. Surgery consisted of an osteotomy of both second metacarpal bones combined with an amputation of the supernumerary digits. The follow-up at 18 months after surgery revealed a sound horse with an excellent cosmetic outcome.
authors.affiliation: Clinique Equine, Ecole Nationale Veterinaire d'Alfort, Maisons, Alfort Cedex, France. carstanjen@t-online.de
authors.forename: Bianca
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Carstanjen
authors.forename: Marie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Abitbol
authors.forename: Christophe
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Desbois
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006736:Horses; D008297:Male; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000662:veterinary; D017689:Polydactyly / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D011859:Radiography