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Surgical Closure of Equine Abdomen, Prevention, and Management of Incisional Complications
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[Rectal tears in the horse: two case reports]
M M Sloet van Oldruitenborgh-Oosterbaan1, B P M Cornelissen, T T J M Laan
1Hoofdafdeling Gezondheidszorg Paard, Faculteit der Diergeneeskunde, Discipline Inwendige Ziekten, Yalelaan 12, 3584 CM Utrecht. m.sloet@vet.uu.nl
Tijdschrift Voor Diergeneeskunde
|October 29, 2004
Abstract:
Rectal tears occur incidentally and often have a poor prognosis. Early recognition of the problem and adequate therapy determine the outcome. The history, clinical examination, therapy, and outcome of two horses with grade IIIb and grade IV rectal tears are discussed.
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