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Long-term prognosis of gastrojejunostomy in foals with gastric outflow obstruction: 16 cases (2001-2006)
M C Coleman1, N M Slovis, R J Hunt
1Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, Lexington, Kentucky 40511, USA.
Reasons For Performing Study:
It has been suggested that the success of gastric bypass surgery in foals for the treatment of gastric outflow obstruction is poor. However, few reports exist evaluating the long-term prognosis of these cases.
Objectives:
To determine the long-term success of foals, including racing records, surgically treated for gastric outflow obstruction secondary to gastroduodenal ulceration.
Methods:
Medical records of foals undergoing surgical treatment of gastric outflow obstruction secondary to gastroduodenal ulceration were evaluated for clinical information. Owners, trainers and race records were evaluated regarding long-term survival and racing success.
Results And Conclusions:
Sixteen foals were included in the study, all treated with a gastrojejunostomy. All foals survived to immediate discharge from the hospital; 8 survived to racing age, with 7 of those entering training and 3 actually racing. Foals that did not survive to racing age had various post operative complications. The success rate for these foals appears somewhat better than that previously reported.
Potential Relevance:
Gastrojejunostomy for the treatment of gastric outflow obstruction, secondary to gastric ulceration, is a valid treatment option for foals.
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