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Small intestinal strangulation caused by Meckel's diverticulum in a horse
1Department of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station 77843-4475.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|April 1, 1989
Summary
A necropsy revealed a rare intestinal abnormality in a Quarter Horse mare. A blind-end intestinal segment caused strangulation of the ileum and jejunum.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Pathology
- Equine Internal Medicine
- Surgical Gastroenterology
Background:
- Intestinal strangulation is a critical surgical emergency in horses.
- Congenital anomalies of the equine gastrointestinal tract are uncommon but can lead to severe complications.
Observation:
- A 12-year-old Quarter Horse mare presented for necropsy.
- A blind-end intestinal segment was identified originating from the antimesenteric border of the ileum.
Findings:
- The abnormal segment had looped around, causing strangulation of the ileum.
- Approximately 3.5 meters of the jejunum were also strangulated by the intestinal segment.
Implications:
- This case highlights a unique cause of intestinal strangulation in horses.
- Understanding such rare anatomical variations is crucial for diagnosing and managing equine gastrointestinal emergencies.