After the laparotomy: what goes wrong with the incision, and how do I deal with it?. (2nd January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pollock, Patrick
• Is Part Of: UK-vet equine. Volume 3:Number 1(2019)
• Page Start: 12
• Page End: 16
• Publication Date: 2019-01-02
• Subjects: horse -- laparotomy -- coeliotomy -- colic -- incision -- hernia; Horses -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Horses -- Wounds and injuries -- Periodicals; Veterinary medicine -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 636.1089
• DOI: 10.12968/ukve.2019.3.1.12
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2516-0583

Abstract

Abstract : Incisional complications following equine abdominal laparotomy (coeliotomy) are common and range from mild swelling to catastrophic failure of the incision and eventration of abdominal contents. Investigation of incisional complications through clinical examination, palpation and ultrasonography often falls to veterinary surgeons in practice. Although most complications are not serious, early identification and treatment is important in reducing morbidity, and can have a significant effect on equine welfare.