Anastomosis of the medial digital artery in a mare following traumatic laceration. (29th February 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Isgren, C. M.; Milner, P. I.
• Is Part Of: Equine veterinary education. Volume 29:Number 9(2017)
• Page Start: 481
• Page End: 483
• Publication Date: 2016-02-29
• Subjects: horse -- wound -- trauma -- distal limb -- laceration -- arterial anastomosis; Horses -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Horses -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 636.108905
• DOI: 10.1111/eve.12552
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0957-7734

Abstract

Summary: A 7‐year‐old Warmblood mare presented with blood loss from a laceration of the medial digital artery sustained in the field. The mare was initially managed conservatively by pressure bandaging but the bleeding did not stop. After a blood transfusion the mare underwent arterial repair under general anaesthesia and was initially managed in a cast post operatively. Doppler ultrasonography 4 days post operatively confirmed effective blood flow distal to the arterial anastomosis and the mare was discharged from the hospital. At 6 months follow‐up the owner reported that the mare was sound at the trot with an excellent cosmetic outcome of the surgical site.