Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Complications associated with left dorsal displacement of the large colon in the horse.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1985
- Authors:
- Markel, M D et al.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
In this study, four horses underwent surgery for a condition called left dorsal displacement of the large colon, where part of the colon moves to an abnormal position. Unfortunately, one horse had to be put to sleep during the surgery due to severe damage to its colon. The other three horses were sent home after their surgeries but later came back with signs of belly pain, ranging from 5 weeks to 13 months later. Two of these horses had the same displacement happen again, while the third had a piece of tissue causing a blockage. They all received treatment and were discharged again, but one horse needed a third surgery 16 months later for the same issue.
Abstract
Four horses operated on for left dorsal displacement of the large colon (LDDLC) had major intraoperative or postoperative complications. One horse was euthanatized during surgery because of extensive necrosis of the large colon. Three horses that were discharged after surgical correction of LDDLC were readmitted with signs of abdominal pain between 5 weeks and 13 months after surgery. Two horses had recurrence of LDDLC, and the third horse had an omental adhesion attached to and obstructing the pelvic flexure. The displacements were corrected, the adhesion was broken down, and the horses were discharged. One horse was readmitted a third time 16 months after the second surgery and required a third surgical correction of LDDLC.
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