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Fecalith impaction in four miniature foals
J T McClure1, C Kobluk, K Voller
1Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St Paul 55108.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|January 15, 1992
Summary
Fecalith impaction of the small colon caused severe abdominal pain in four miniature foals. Surgical removal of the fecalith successfully treated all foals, suggesting this condition requires consideration in affected foals.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Equine Surgery
- Animal Science
Background:
- Small colon fecalith impaction is a rare condition in horses.
- Miniature horses may have unique predispositions to gastrointestinal issues.
Observation:
- Four miniature foals presented with progressive, unresponsive abdominal pain and lack of fecal production.
- Clinical signs ranged from 10 hours to 5 days.
Findings:
- All four foals were diagnosed with fecalith impaction of the small colon.
- Surgical enterotomy for fecalith removal was a successful treatment in all cases.
Implications:
- Miniature foals may be predisposed to small colon fecalith impaction.
- Early consideration of fecalith impaction is crucial for miniature foals experiencing abdominal pain.
- Surgical intervention may be necessary for successful treatment.