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Acute postoperative diarrhoea in colic horses.

A Puotunen-Reinert, B Huskamp

    Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
    |March 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Postoperative diarrhea is a significant concern in horses undergoing colic surgery, affecting nearly 20% of cases. Salmonella was identified in some cases, and longer colic duration correlated with increased diarrhea risk.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Medicine
    • Equine Surgery
    • Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Colic is a common and serious condition in horses requiring surgical intervention.
    • Postoperative complications can significantly impact recovery and survival rates.
    • Diarrhea is a recognized, though less frequently studied, complication following equine colic surgery.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the incidence and potential causes of postoperative diarrhea in horses after colic surgery.
    • To identify risk factors associated with the development of acute postoperative diarrhea.
    • To assess the impact of postoperative diarrhea on horse recovery and mortality.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective study analyzing surgical records of 216 horses with colic.
    • Data collection included patient signalment, colic duration, surgical findings, and postoperative complications.
    • Microbiological analysis (Salmonella spp. isolation) was performed on fecal samples from diarrheic cases.

    Main Results:

    • Diarrhea developed in 19.4% (42/216) of horses post-surgery.
    • Salmonella spp. were isolated in 16.2% (6/37) of diarrheic cases with available samples.
    • Longer duration of colic signs was significantly associated with the development of postoperative diarrhea.
    • Other complications affected 35.7% of diarrheic cases, with 23.8% mortality, including 2 deaths from salmonellosis-induced diarrhea.

    Conclusions:

    • Postoperative diarrhea is a notable complication in horses following colic surgery, with Salmonella as a potential contributing factor.
    • The duration of colic signs is a significant predictor of acute postoperative diarrhea.
    • Effective management of colic and prompt surgical intervention may be crucial in mitigating the risk of this complication.

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