The equine gastrosplenic ligament: Anatomy and clinical considerations. (17th January 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hunt, L.; Paterson, E.; Sare, H.; Kearney, C.; McAllister, H.; David, F.
• Is Part Of: Equine veterinary education. Volume 25:Number 1(2013:Jan.)
• Page Start: 15
• Page End: 20
• Publication Date: 2012-01-17
• Subjects: horse -- gastrosplenic ligament -- rent -- colic -- small intestine -- abdominal ultrasound; Horses -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Horses -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 636.108905
• DOI: 10.1111/j.2042-3292.2011.00364.x
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0957-7734

Abstract

Summary: A gelding was referred for colic and inguinal wound evaluation. Abdominal ultrasound showed distended, oedematous and immotile small intestine abaxial to the spleen. An exploratory laparotomy revealed jejunal incarceration through a rent in the gastrosplenic ligament (GSL). The rent in the GSL was opened and surgical correction (resection and anastomosis of nonviable jejunum) performed. The GSL was left open. The horse recovered uneventfully and one year after surgery no further episodes of colic have been observed.