Equine neonatal thoracic and abdominal ultrasonography.
Abstract: Pathologic disorders of the equine neonate often develop shortly after foaling as a result of prematurity, dystocia, trauma, or septicemia. Recognition of these disorders requires routine patient assessment along with diagnostic aids, including abdominal and thoracic ultrasonography. Fortunately, modern technology affords today's equine practitioners the opportunity to use ultrasonography to advance their practice, and it is the authors' hope that this article might help in those efforts.
Publication Date: 2005-07-30 PubMed ID: 16051056DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2005.05.001Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article explores the use of abdominal and thoracic ultrasonography in diagnosing health issues in newborn horses (equine neonates) emerging from premature birth, difficult labor (dystocia), physical injury (trauma), or bloodstream infection (septicemia).
Understanding the Topic
- The research aims to showcase how abdominal and thoracic ultrasonography, a modern imaging technology, can help veterinary practitioners diagnose specific health issues that may develop in newborn horses.
- Newborn horses or equine neonates often suffer from health disorders as a result of prematurity, dystocia (difficult, abnormal birthing), trauma, or septicemia (serious bloodstream infection). These conditions often arise shortly after the foaling process.
Modern Diagnostic Aid
- Abdominal and thoracic ultrasonography are diagnostic aids that can assist in the early recognition of these disorders. Ultrasonography involves the use of sound waves to create images of the inside of the body, therefore, helping to reveal possible disorders.
- Modern technology has enhanced the availability and function of ultrasonography, proving advantageous to today’s equine practitioners. It greatly advances their practices by providing a non-invasive, safe, and efficient method of investigating, diagnosing, and monitoring conditions.
Implication of The Study
- Understanding the value and functionality of ultrasonography in the field of veterinary medicine can improve the healthcare approach towards equine neonates. Early detection using ultrasonography can lead to timely treatment, reducing potential health risks and improving the prognosis of the newborn horses.
- The authors’ aim through this article is to equip and encourage veterinary practitioners in harnessing the potentials of ultrasonic technology for better practice and outcomes in their diagnosis and treatment of equine neonates.
Cite This Article
APA
Porter MB, Ramirez S.
(2005).
Equine neonatal thoracic and abdominal ultrasonography.
Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract, 21(2), 407-vii.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2005.05.001 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, 2015 SW 16th Avenue, PO Box 100136, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA. portermi@mail.vetmed.ufl.edu
MeSH Terms
- Abdomen / diagnostic imaging
- Animals
- Animals, Newborn
- Horse Diseases / diagnosis
- Horse Diseases / diagnostic imaging
- Horses
- Reference Values
- Thorax / diagnostic imaging
- Ultrasonography / methods
- Ultrasonography / standards
- Ultrasonography / veterinary
References
This article includes 18 references
Citations
This article has been cited 3 times.- Sprayberry KA. Ultrasonographic Examination of the Equine Neonate: Thorax and Abdomen. Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract 2015 Dec;31(3):515-43.
- Abraham M, Reef VB, Sweeney RW, Navas de Solís C. Gastrointestinal ultrasonography of normal Standardbred neonates and frequency of asymptomatic intussusceptions. J Vet Intern Med 2014 Sep-Oct;28(5):1580-6.
- Morgan R, Dyson S. Incomplete longitudinal fractures and fatigue injury of the proximopalmar medial aspect of the third metacarpal bone in 55 horses. Equine Vet J 2012 Jan;44(1):64-70.
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