Colic: nonsurgical complications.
Colic is a serious disease of the horse and may require surgical correction. Postoperative complications may result in an increase in short-term morbidity and mortality. Commonly encountered nonsurgical complications are detailed. Anticipation and timely treatment of common postoperative complications after colic surgery may improve overall survival.
Hackett
Eileen Sullivan
ES
Department of Clinical Sciences, Colorado State University, 300 West Drake Road, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, USA. Eileen.Hackett@colostate.edu
Hassel
Diana M
DM
D000818:Animals; D003085:Colic / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D005334:Fever / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D006736:Horses; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013997:Time Factors