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The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne2012; 53(1); 71-74;

Ileal impaction and jejunal enterotomy in a 4-month-old Arabian filly.

Abstract: A 4-month-old Arabian filly was treated by surgical correction of an ileal impaction. The impaction was resolved through a distal jejunal enterotomy. One-year follow-up showed no post-operative complications secondary to the enterotomy. Jejunal enterotomy may be a surgical option for resolution of an ileal impaction. Une pouliche Arabe âgée de 4 mois a été traitée par la correction chirurgicale d’une surcharge iléale. La surcharge a été résolue par une entérotomie jéjunale distale. Un suivi d’un an n’a pas montré de complications postopératoires suite à l’entérotomie. L’entérotomie jéjunale peut représenter une option chirurgicale pour la résolution d’une surcharge iléale. (Traduit par Isabelle Vallières)
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Publication Date: 2012-07-04 PubMed ID: 22753967PubMed Central: PMC3239153
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The research article discusses the treatment of a 4-month-old Arabian filly’s ileal impaction through surgical correction and demonstrates that this method, known as jejunal enterotomy, resulted in no post-operative complications after a year.

Introduction

  • The research focused on a 4-month-old Arabian filly that was diagnosed with ileal impaction.
  • Ileal impaction is a medical condition where a portion of the intestine (ileum) becomes impacted or blocked, usually due to ingestion of foreign material or a buildup of food or other waste.

Surgical Correction

  • To treat the ileal impaction, the researchers performed a surgical correction known as a jejunal enterotomy.
  • A jejunal enterotomy is a surgical procedure where an incision is made into the jejunum (part of the small intestine) to remove the impaction.
  • The decision to use this particular method was likely influenced by the severity of the impaction and its location in the horse’s intestine.

Results and Follow-up

  • Post-operation, the researchers followed up on the Arabian filly’s condition for a period of one year.
  • They noted no post-operative complications related to the jejunal enterotomy, indicating a successful procedure and recovery.

Conclusion

  • Based on the favorable outcome in this case, the researchers propose that jejunal enterotomy could be a viable surgical option for treating ileal impaction.
  • This method may be particularly useful in young equines, like the Arabian filly, and could help improve their chances of a full recovery without any lingering complications.

Cite This Article

APA
Davis HA, Munsterman A. (2012). Ileal impaction and jejunal enterotomy in a 4-month-old Arabian filly. Can Vet J, 53(1), 71-74.

Publication

The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
ISSN: 0008-5286
NlmUniqueID: 0004653
Country: Canada
Language: English
Volume: 53
Issue: 1
Pages: 71-74

Researcher Affiliations

Davis, Heather A
  • Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, JT Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital, 1500 Wire Road, Auburn, Alabama 36849, USA. davish1@auburn.edu
Munsterman, Amelia

    MeSH Terms

    • Animals
    • Animals, Newborn
    • Fecal Impaction / diagnosis
    • Fecal Impaction / surgery
    • Fecal Impaction / veterinary
    • Female
    • Horse Diseases / diagnosis
    • Horse Diseases / surgery
    • Horses
    • Ileal Diseases / diagnosis
    • Ileal Diseases / surgery
    • Ileal Diseases / veterinary
    • Postoperative Complications / epidemiology
    • Postoperative Complications / veterinary
    • Treatment Outcome

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