Recurrent colic in the mature horse: a retrospective review of 58 cases.
Abstract: The clinical features of 58 horses presenting with recurrent colic examined over a 5 year period were reviewed. The horses were categorised into 3 groups on the basis of the history of colic episodes. Recurrent transient colic Group 1 was characterised by 3 or more episodes of transient colic (of apparently similar type) occurring within one month. Recurrent transient colic Group 2 was characterised by 3 or more episodes of transient colic occurring within one year. Recurrent prolonged colic was characterised by 3 or more episodes of prolonged colic occurring within one year. Fifteen horses were classified as recurrent transient colic Group 1. This group had the highest mortality rate 53%. They included 3 horses with lymphosarcoma, 2 with intussusceptions, 2 with thromboembolic disease/verminous arteritis and 2 with partial ileal obstructions. The recurrent transient colic Group 2 comprised 27 cases with a mortality rate of 4%. Nine of these horses were affected by spasmodic colic. The recurrent prolonged group involved 16 horses with a mortality rate of 31%. These included 3 cases of recurrent colonic impaction and 2 cases each of lymphosarcoma, 2 thromboembolic disease, 2 partial ileal obstructions and 2 intestinal adhesions.
Publication Date: 1997-12-31 PubMed ID: 9413712DOI: 10.1111/j.2042-3306.1997.tb03152.xGoogle Scholar: Lookup
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This research investigates the clinical characteristics of 58 horses suffering from recurrent colic over a five-year span. The study categorizes the horses into three groups based on their history of colic episodes, and the results show varying mortality rates among these groups. The findings provide important insights into the patterns and possible causes behind recurrent colic in horses.
Research Methodology
- The researchers reviewed the clinical features of 58 horses presenting with recurrent colic over a period of 5 years.
- The horses were categorized into three groups based on the history of their colic episodes: recurrent transient colic Group 1 and 2, and recurrent prolonged colic.
Research Findings: Recurrent Transient Colic Group 1
- This group had 15 horses characterized by three or more episodes of transient colic occurring within one month.
- This group had the highest mortality rate of 53%.
- This category included horses with various medical conditions such as lymphosarcoma, intussusceptions, thromboembolic disease/verminous arteritis and partial ileal obstructions.
Research Findings: Recurrent Transient Colic Group 2
- Comprised of 27 cases, this group was characterized by three or more episodes of transient colic occurring within one year.
- The group had a mortality rate of 4%, significantly lower than Group 1.
- Nine horses in this group were affected by spasmodic colic.
Research Findings: Recurrent Prolonged Colic
- This group involved 16 horses, with each experiencing three or more episodes of prolonged colic within one year.
- The group had a mortality rate of 31%, between the rates of the first two groups.
- Some of the main diseases in this group included recurrent colonic impaction, lymphosarcoma, thromboembolic disease, partial ileal obstructions, and intestinal adhesions.
Implications of the Research
- The research provides valuable insights into the clinical and pathological features related to recurrent colic in horses.
- The categorization based on the frequency and duration of colic occurrence helps in understanding the severity of the condition and related mortality rates.
- The findings can help veterinary practitioners to enhance their diagnostic and therapeutic strategies towards managing recurrent colic in horses.
Cite This Article
APA
Hillyer MH, Mair TS.
(1997).
Recurrent colic in the mature horse: a retrospective review of 58 cases.
Equine Vet J, 29(6), 421-424.
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2042-3306.1997.tb03152.x Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic, Mereworth, Maidstone, Kent, UK.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Arteritis / complications
- Arteritis / veterinary
- Colic / epidemiology
- Colic / etiology
- Colic / veterinary
- Female
- Horse Diseases / epidemiology
- Horse Diseases / etiology
- Horses
- Ileal Diseases / complications
- Ileal Diseases / veterinary
- Incidence
- Intestinal Diseases / complications
- Intestinal Diseases / veterinary
- Intestinal Obstruction / complications
- Intestinal Obstruction / veterinary
- Intussusception / complications
- Intussusception / veterinary
- Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / complications
- Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / veterinary
- Male
- Recurrence
- Retrospective Studies
- Thromboembolism / complications
- Thromboembolism / veterinary
- Tissue Adhesions / complications
- Tissue Adhesions / veterinary
- Treatment Outcome
Citations
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- Malberg JA, Webb BT, Hackett ES. Colonic gastrointestinal stromal tumor resulting in recurrent colic and hematochezia in a warmblood gelding. Can Vet J 2014 May;55(5):471-4.
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- Harvey-Micay J. Intestinal adenocarcinoma causing recurrent colic in the horse. Can Vet J 1999 Oct;40(10):729-30.
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