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Nonstrangulated colonic displacement in horses
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|February 1, 1983
Summary
Nonstrangulated colonic displacement in horses presents with slow-progressing signs similar to colonic impaction. Exploratory celiotomy is key for diagnosis, differentiating it from simple obstruction.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Surgery
- Equine Internal Medicine
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Acute abdominal pain in horses often necessitates surgical intervention.
- Colonic displacement is a significant cause of colic in equine patients.
- Distinguishing displacement from impaction is crucial for treatment planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the clinical and diagnostic features of nonstrangulated colonic displacement in horses.
- To evaluate the utility of exploratory celiotomy in diagnosing this condition.
- To differentiate nonstrangulated colonic displacement from colonic impaction.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 32 horses diagnosed with nonstrangulated colonic displacement via exploratory celiotomy.
- Review of clinical signs, cardiovascular status, auscultation findings, and peritoneal fluid analysis.
- Assessment of rectal palpation findings in relation to surgical diagnosis.
Main Results:
- Nonstrangulated colonic displacement presented with mild to moderate abdominal pain and reduced intestinal sounds.
- Cardiovascular status remained good, and peritoneal fluid was normal in affected horses.
- Rectal palpation often suggested colonic obstruction but was not definitive for impaction versus displacement.
Conclusions:
- Nonstrangulated colonic displacement can mimic clinical signs of colonic impaction in horses.
- Exploratory celiotomy is essential for definitive diagnosis of colonic displacement.
- Careful evaluation of clinical signs and diagnostic findings is necessary to differentiate displacement from impaction.