Postanesthetic brachial triceps myonecrosis in a Spanish-bred horse.
Abstract: This report describes a case of postanesthetic brachial triceps myonecrosis affecting only the left forelimb of a horse. A fatal unilateral postanesthetic myonecrosis has not been previously reported in the horse. This article describes the factors in the horse's history, the anesthetic protocol, and the treatment that may have led to this condition. Ce rapport décrit un cas de myonécrose postanesthésique du triceps brachial affectant seulement la patte avant gauche. Une myonécrose postanesthésique unilatérale mortelle n’avait pas encore été signalée chez le cheval. Le présent article décrit les facteurs de l’anamnèse du cheval, du protocole anesthésique et du traitement qui ont pu causer cette affection. (Traduit par Isabelle Vallières)
Publication Date: 2009-05-05 PubMed ID: 19412400PubMed Central: PMC2629424
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The study reports a unique case of postanesthetic brachial triceps myonecrosis in a horse which affected only its left forelimb and eventually proved fatal. This occurrence has no known previous reports in equine medicine.
Postanesthetic Myonecrosis
- The condition reported in the study, postanesthetic myonecrosis, is a type of muscle damage that can occur following anesthesia. It refers to the death or necrosis of the muscle cells and tissue in a specific area.
- In this case, the condition affected the brachial triceps (a muscle in the forelimb) of a horse. It is noteworthy because it’s the first reported case of such kind causing fatal consequences in a horse.
Case Description and Evaluation
- The study meticulously describes the history of the horse, the anesthetic protocol that was followed, and the treatment procedures which were applied. All these factors are scrutinized in an attempt to deduce the causes that may have led to this fatally rare condition.
- The horse examined was a Spanish-bred specimen, and the condition only affected its left forelimb which is a peculiar occurrence. This study aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of the potential perils of anesthetic procedures in veterinary medicine.
Significance of the Study
- Uncovering complex cases like this one provides crucial insights into equine health. It helps to devise more preventative measures and better treatment protocols for the future.
- Through the detailed examination of this case, the researchers hope to provide valuable data to veterinary medicine, especially in post-anesthetic care and its potential complications in equine patients.
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APA
Ayala I, Rodríguez MJ, Aguirre C, Buendía AJ, Belda E, Laredo FG.
(2009).
Postanesthetic brachial triceps myonecrosis in a Spanish-bred horse.
Can Vet J, 50(2), 189-193.
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Researcher Affiliations
- Large Animal Medicine and Surgery Service, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Murcia, Campus de Espinardo s/n, Murcia 30100, Spain. iayape@um.es
MeSH Terms
- Anesthesia / adverse effects
- Anesthesia / veterinary
- Anesthesia, Inhalation / adverse effects
- Anesthesia, Inhalation / veterinary
- Animals
- Fatal Outcome
- Forelimb
- Horse Diseases / etiology
- Horses
- Male
- Muscle, Skeletal / pathology
- Necrosis / veterinary
- Postoperative Complications / etiology
- Postoperative Complications / veterinary
- Posture
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