Ex vivo radiocontrast description of the caudal epigastric arteries in horses.
Abstract: To determine the location of the deep and superficial caudal epigastric arteries in relation to 3 midline positions and the relationship between the location of these arteries, body circumference, and body condition score. Methods: Descriptive anatomical study. Methods: Nine horses, aged 1-28 years (mean 10.61 ± 8.89 SD). Methods: Body condition score and body circumference were measured prior to euthanasia. Angiographic studies of the deep and superficial caudal epigastric arteries were performed on resected abdominal walls. The distances between the deep and the superficial caudal epigastric arteries and 3 midline positions were measured. Correlations among these distances, body circumference, and body condition score were analyzed. Results: The location of the deep caudal epigastric artery correlated with body circumference and body condition score at the umbilicus (r = 0.53 and 0.68, respectively), midpoint landmark (r = 0.79 and 0.83, respectively), and prepubic tendon attachment (r = 0.69 and 0.78, respectively). The course of this artery could be estimated by multiplying body circumference by 0.04 ± 0.02 at the umbilicus, 0.07 ± 0.01 at the midpoint landmark, and 0.03 ± 0.015 at the prepubic tendon attachment. The course of the superficial caudal epigastric artery did not correlate with anatomic landmarks. Conclusions: The course of the deep caudal epigastric artery could be estimated at 3 midline landmarks on the basis of body circumference and body condition score in equine cadavers. Conclusions: Predicting the course of the caudal epigastric arteries in the equine abdomen based on correlation among location, body circumference, and body condition score may prevent iatrogenic damage during creation of laparoscopic portals.
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Publication Date: 2018-11-19 PubMed ID: 30456764DOI: 10.1111/vsu.13127Google Scholar: Lookup
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The study analyzes the location of deep and superficial caudal epigastric arteries in horses and their relation with the horse’s body circumference and body condition score, in an effort to help prevent accidental damage during surgical processes.
Objectives and Methodology
- The primary objective of this research was to find out the location of the deep and superficial caudal epigastric arteries in regard to three midline positions.
- Additionally, the researchers aimed to understand the connection between the position of these arteries, body circumference, and the body condition score.
- For their study, the researchers chose nine horses, their age ranging from 1 to 28 years. The variation in age provided a broad analysis framework.
- Their study method included measuring the body condition and body circumference of the horses before they were euthanized.
- To accurately determine the position of the deep and superficial caudal epigastric arteries, the researchers performed angiographic studies on removed abdominal walls from the horses.
Research Findings
- The analysis revealed the location of the deep caudal epigastric artery was related to the body circumference and body condition score at the umbilicus, midpoint landmark, and prepubic tendon attachment.
- In order to estimate the course of the artery, multiplying the body circumference by certain values at specific points such as the umbilicus, midpoint landmark, and prepubic tendon attachment, could offer useful insights.
- However, no specific relationship was found between the course of the superficial caudal epigastric artery and the anatomical landmarks.
Conclusions
- The study concluded that understanding the course of the deep caudal epigastric artery, based on parameters such as body circumference and body condition score, can be accurately estimated at three midline landmarks.
- This understanding, backed by solid research, would provide significant help in predicting the course of the caudal epigastric arteries in the equine abdomen.
- Having this knowledge can prevent unintended damage during any surgical procedure like creation of laparoscopic portals, thus providing a safety standard for livestock surgery and veterinary practices.
Cite This Article
APA
Davis JG, Ragle CA, Hanna A, DeNome AT.
(2018).
Ex vivo radiocontrast description of the caudal epigastric arteries in horses.
Vet Surg, 48(2), 192-198.
https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.13127 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Pullman, Washington.
- Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Pullman, Washington.
- Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Pullman, Washington.
- Valley Veterinary Hospital, Ellensburg, Washington.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Body Composition
- Cadaver
- Epigastric Arteries / anatomy & histology
- Epigastric Arteries / diagnostic imaging
- Female
- Horses / anatomy & histology
- Humans
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