Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pyloric stenosis in a foal.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 1980
- Authors:
- Barth, A D et al.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A two-month-old Thoroughbred filly was brought to the vet because she seemed very tired and was grinding her teeth, frothing at the mouth, and showing signs of abdominal pain. These problems had been going on for two weeks, even after she received treatments that included mineral oil, a stool softener, pain relief, and antibiotics. After running several tests, the only unusual finding was a stress response in her blood. During surgery, the vet found that her stomach was swollen with fluid and gas, and the opening from the stomach to the intestine was narrowed. After a surgical procedure to widen this opening, her condition improved. This case is notable as it is believed to be the first report of this specific condition in horses.
Abstract
A two month old Thoroughbred filly was presented with signs of depression, grinding of the teeth, frothing of the mouth and abdominal pain. These signs had persisted for two weeks despite treatment with mineral oil, dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate, meperidine and antibiotics. A variety of diagnostic tests were done, the only abnormal finding was a stress leukon. On exploratory laparotomy the stomach was dilated with fluid and gas and the pyloric canal was constricted. Pyloroplasty resulted in correction of the condition. The etiological possibilities are discussed. This is believed to be the first report of pyloric stenosis in the horse.
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