Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cecal entrapment within the epiploic foramen in a mare.
- Year:
- 2017
- Authors:
- Grzeskowiak RM et al.
- Affiliation:
- Hagyard Equine Medical Institute · United States
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
An 11-year-old Thoroughbred mare with colic unresponsive to medical treatment underwent exploratory laparotomy. During surgery the cecum was found entrapped within the epiploic foramen from left to right. The entrapped cecum was reduced through the foramen by gentle traction. After reduction of the cecum, rupture of the portal vein was detected. Loss of a large amount of blood prompted euthanasia during surgery.
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