Inguinal herniation of the ascending colon in a 6-month-old Standardbred colt.
OBJECTIVE
To report inguinal herniation of the ascending colon in a Standardbred colt.


METHODS
Case report.


METHODS
A 6-month-old Standardbred colt.


METHODS
The colt underwent surgical exploration of the hernia with large colon resection and anastomosis.


RESULTS
A successful large colon resection and anastomosis was completed, however, the colt was euthanatized at the end of surgery upon owner request.


CONCLUSIONS
Although uncommon, indirect inguinal herniation of the ascending colon can occur in young horses.
Robinson
Emily
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Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada.
Carmalt
James L
JL
D000818:Animals; D044682:Colon, Ascending; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006736:Horses; D008297:Male