Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Combination of medical and surgical therapy for pleuropneumonia in a horse.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 1997
- Authors:
- Dechan, J
- Affiliation:
- Okotoks Animal Clinic
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old Thoroughbred gelding developed a serious lung infection called anaerobic pleuropneumonia, which led to an abscess outside of the lungs. Despite medical treatment, the abscess didn't go away, so the veterinarians performed a procedure to drain it. They used imaging tests to check on the abscess and any related issues, and after some time, the horse was able to return to training four months after leaving the hospital. The treatment was successful in resolving the abscess and related problems.
Abstract
Medical management was unable to prevent the development of an extrapulmonary abscess in a 10-year-old Thoroughbred gelding with anaerobic pleuropneumonia. Intercostal thoracostomy achieved drainage of the abscess. Resolution of the abscess and subsequent bronchopleural fistulas was monitored by ultrasonography and video-endoscopy. The horse returned to training 4 mo after discharge.
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