Clinical insights: Clinicopathological parameters for diagnosing and predicting outcome of horses with colic.
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Publication Date: 2022-08-31 PubMed ID: 36044554DOI: 10.1111/evj.13871Google Scholar: Lookup
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- Editorial
- Comment
- Clinical Examination
- Clinical Findings
- Clinical Pathology
- Clinical Signs
- Colic
- Diagnosis
- Disease control
- Disease Diagnosis
- Disease Etiology
- Disease Management
- Disease Outbreaks
- Disease Prevention
- Disease Surveillance
- Disease Transmission
- Disease Treatment
- Equine Health
- Horses
- Veterinary Care
- Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Practice
- Veterinary Research
Summary
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The research details the value and approach in using clinicopathological parameters for diagnosing and predicting outcomes in horses suffering from colic. It emphasizes the utility of tests on bodily fluids in determining when surgical intervention is required and offering information about prognosis and survival chances.
Significance of Early Diagnosis and Differentiation of Colic
- Horses with colic can have a better prognosis if the disease is diagnosed early and appropriate treatment is started quickly.
- The study emphasizes the importance of differentiating between strangulating and non-strangulating obstructive lesions, as the treatment varies significantly between these two.
Role of Clinicopathological Parameters
- Traditional diagnosis methods, like history-taking and physical examination, are subjective and can vary based on the observer. Clinicopathological parameters, using samples of bodily fluids such as blood, peritoneal fluid, saliva, or urine, provide objective, uniform data.
- These parameters can often be determined rapidly and inexpensively, making them ideal for situations where time is of the essence.
Utility of Clinicopathological Testing
- These tests help to differentiate between inflammatory and other medical causes of colic from strangulating lesions, potentially enabling quicker and more accurate treatment decisions.
- They also provide vital prognostic information, giving doctors and horse owners an idea of what to expect regarding the horse’s condition and chance of survival.
Benefits for Owners and Veterinarians
- Colic in horses is a condition that can be emotionally and financially straining for the owners. Having reliable, objective test results can guide owners in making appropriate decisions about their horse’s treatment.
- From the perspective of veterinarians or clinicians, these diagnostic and prognostic tests contribute significantly to improving the management of equine colic cases and potentially improving outcomes.
Cite This Article
APA
Long A.
(2022).
Clinical insights: Clinicopathological parameters for diagnosing and predicting outcome of horses with colic.
Equine Vet J, 54(6), 1005-1010.
https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.13871 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Clinical Studies, New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, USA.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Colic / diagnosis
- Colic / veterinary
- Horse Diseases / diagnosis
- Horse Diseases / pathology
- Horses
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