Atypical presentation of caecal perforation in two horses. (24th May 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gray, S. N.; Dechant, J. E.; Yamout, S.; Devine, D. V.; Schoonover, M. J.
• Is Part Of: Equine veterinary education. Volume 26:Number 8(2014:Aug.)
• Page Start: 422
• Page End: 425
• Publication Date: 2013-05-24
• Subjects: Horses -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Horses -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 636.108905
• DOI: 10.1111/eve.12043
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0957-7734

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title>Summary</title> <p>This case report describes retroperitoneal and subserosal emphysema as the primary indication of a caecal perforation associated with an episode of colic. Feed contamination was not noted on repeated peritoneal fluid samples or within the peritoneal cavity at the time of surgery; however, subserosal and retroperitoneal emphysema at the base of the caecum was identified during surgical exploration, which later corresponded to retroperitoneal caecal perforation at necropsy examination.</p> </abstract>