A modified technique for extensive large colon resection and anastomosis in horses.
Abstract: To describe an alternative technique for large colon resection and anastomosis in horses. Methods: Retrospective study of clinical patients. Methods: 37 horses that had ventral midline celiotomies between July 1, 1990, and July 1, 1994. Methods: Large colon resection and anastomosis was performed using a modification of previously described techniques. Modifications include mesocolon ligation with a stapling device and an end-to-end apposition of the right ventral and right dorsal colon. Results: Twenty-one of the 37 horses were discharged from the hospital without complications. Two horses were euthanatized immediately after recovery from anesthesia because of hindlimb fracture. Fourteen horses were euthanatized in the initial postoperative period because of persistent endotoxemia and abdominal pain. Conclusions: The described technique is a safe, reliable method for large colon resection and anastomosis in horses. Conclusions: The described technique is fairly simple to perform and requires less surgical time compared with other techniques.
Publication Date: 1998-04-03 PubMed ID: 9525027DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-950x.1998.tb00108.xGoogle Scholar: Lookup
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Summary
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The research is about a new method for large colon resection and anastomosis in horses. This technique appears to be a safe, reliable, simple, and quicker alternative compared to other existing methods.
Study Design and Methodology
- This is a retrospective study done on clinical patients.
- Patient data included 37 horses that had ventral midline celiotomies between July 1, 1990, and July 1, 1994.
- The large colon resection and anastomosis was performed using a modification of previously described techniques.
- Modifications include using a stapling device for mesocolon ligation, and joining (anatomically termed as “anastomosis”) the right ventral and right dorsal colon end-to-end.
Results of the Research
- Out of the 37 horses, 21 were discharged from the hospital without complications.
- Two horses had to be euthanized immediately after recovery from anesthesia because of hindlimb fracture.
- Fourteen horses were euthanized in the initial postoperative period because of persistent endotoxemia and abdominal pain.
Conclusion of the Study
- The authors concluded that the described technique is a safe and reliable method for large colon resection and anastomosis in horses.
- Also, it was found to be simpler to perform and required less surgical time when compared to other previously established methods.
Cite This Article
APA
Hughes FE, Slone DE.
(1998).
A modified technique for extensive large colon resection and anastomosis in horses.
Vet Surg, 27(2), 127-131.
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-950x.1998.tb00108.x Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Slone Equine Hospital, Ocala, FL, USA.
MeSH Terms
- Anastomosis, Surgical / methods
- Anastomosis, Surgical / veterinary
- Animals
- Colon / surgery
- Female
- Horses / surgery
- Male
- Retrospective Studies
- Suture Techniques / veterinary
Citations
This article has been cited 3 times.- Gonzalez LM, Baker WT, Hughes FE, Blikslager AT, Fogle CA. Comparison of histomorphometric characteristics of dorsal colon and pelvic flexure biopsy specimens obtained from horses with large colon volvulus that underwent resection. Am J Vet Res 2020 Nov;81(11):899-903.
- Orr KE, Baker WT, Lynch TM, Hughes FE, Clark CK, Slone DE Jr, Fogle CA, Gonzalez LM. Prognostic value of colonic and peripheral venous lactate measurements in horses with large colon volvulus. Vet Surg 2020 Apr;49(3):472-479.
- Sasani F, Javanbakht J, Ghamsari M, Hassan MA. A report of left dorsal displacement of the large colon in a tropical horse. Asian Pac J Trop Biomed 2013 Apr;3(4):325-9.
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