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Repeat Celiotomy-Current Status.

David E Freeman¹, Anje G Bauck¹

¹University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA.

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|April 30, 2023

Summary

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Repeat celiotomy can save horses with surgically treatable postoperative obstructions. While complications exist, it doesn't worsen ileus and can end suffering in hopeless cases.

Keywords:

Colic Complications Postoperative reflux Repeat celiotomy Surgery

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Equine Medicine

Background:

Repeat celiotomy is a critical intervention for horses experiencing surgically treatable postoperative obstructions.
Lack of clear guidelines, except for uncontrollable pain, complicates decision-making for repeat celiotomy.
Overdiagnosis of ileus may delay necessary second surgeries, leading to disease progression.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the role and outcomes of repeat celiotomy in horses with postoperative obstructions.
To assess the impact of repeat celiotomy on postoperative ileus.
To highlight the benefits of repeat celiotomy in managing severe equine surgical cases.

Main Methods:

Review of cases undergoing repeat celiotomy for postoperative obstruction.
Analysis of complications associated with repeat celiotomy.
Assessment of postoperative ileus development after repeat celiotomy.

Main Results:

Repeat celiotomy is lifesaving in select equine surgical cases.
Complications like incisional infection and adhesions can be severe but do not appear to be exacerbated by repeat surgery.
Repeat celiotomy does not worsen postoperative ileus despite surgical manipulation.

Conclusions:

Repeat celiotomy offers a vital treatment option for horses with surgically correctable postoperative obstructions.
Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial to avoid disease progression beyond a manageable stage.
Repeat celiotomy can improve outcomes by terminating hopeless cases, reducing suffering and costs.