Correction: Maskato et al. Prospective Feasibility and Revalidation of the Equine Acute Abdominal Pain Scale (EAAPS) in Clinical Cases of Colic in Horses. Animals 2020, 10, 2242.

This research paper relates to a feasibility study and revalidation of the Equine Acute Abdominal Pain Scale (EAAPS) which is used in diagnosing and managing cases of colic in horses. The authors also note some corrections they wish to make in the paper.

About the Research Paper

• In their study, Maskato et al. performed a fault-finding mission relating to a system that helps diagnose and manage equine acute abdominal pain. This system is known as the Equine Acute Abdominal Pain Scale (EAAPS).
• The EAAPS is extremely important in the world of veterinary medicine because it helps to quantify the level of pain a horse is experiencing due to acute abdominal issues.
• These acute abdominal issues are often referred to as colic, a term used for many forms of abdominal discomfort in horses. Colic is a major health issue in horses and can sometimes be fatal.

Prospective Feasibility and Revalidation of EAAPS

• Maskato et al. wanted to examine the feasibility of using EAAPS in a prospective manner, which means they wanted to look at whether it could be used effectively in real-time clinical cases.
• Additionally, they revalidated the EAAPS, confirming its ability to accurately determine the pain level in horses suffering from colic.
• By doing this, the researchers were able to provide further support for the efficacy of EAAPS as a tool for diagnosing and managing pain in horses with colic.

Corrections in the Paper

• The authors made a note regarding the corrections that they wish to implement in this study. However, without further details on what these corrections entail, it is difficult to specify the impact they have on the original study.
• Corrections made in academic papers are quite frequent as research evolves. They indicate the authors’ commitment to providing the most accurate and up to date information.