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Australian veterinary journal1971; 47(7); 343-344; doi: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.1971.tb15515.x

Repair of a defect in the bladder of a foal.

Abstract: Repair of a rupture of the bladder in a foal has been reported in Australia by Bain (1954). The condition is well recognised in veterinary literature and been described by Leader (1952), Du Plessis (1958), Darbishire (1961) and Kealy (1961). The usual case, as reported by Leader (1952), is that of a dorsal tear. The present paper describes a case with several variations from those previously reported.
Publication Date: 1971-07-01 PubMed ID: 5106537DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.1971.tb15515.xGoogle Scholar: Lookup
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Summary

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This research discusses a case of bladder rupture in a foal that presented different styles from previously reported ones; a condition that’s historically recognized in many veterinary literature.

Objective of Research

In veterinary medicine, the issue of ruptured bladder in young horses, or foals, is widely recognized. Investigations and treatments for such are documented across various reports and this paper explores an exceptional case. While there is no explicit statement concerning the research objective, it can be inferred that the research aims to give a comprehensive report of a unique case of bladder rupture in a foal and how it varies from typical cases and previous ones reported.

Background

The abstract provides a brief backdrop by referencing previous literature about ruptured bladders in foals.

  • Veterinary experts like Bain and Leader among others have written about this condition.
  • The mention of these authors gives the research context and historical background.
  • The usual case as described in these previous studies involves a dorsal tear – a rip at the back part of the bladder.

Focus of Current Study

This research discloses a special case of a bladder rupture in a foal, focusing more on how this case varies from the usual and previously reported cases.

  • The unique feature of the current case is not specified in the abstract but is expected to be detailed more in the body of the research paper.
  • The study aims to contribute to the different varieties of bladder rupture cases in foals found in veterinary literature.

Importance of the Study

This research will serve as a reference for veterinary practitioners and researchers.

  • It adds to the literature on bladder ruptures in foals, providing information on different types of cases and their variations.
  • For practitioners, having knowledge on such unique cases can aid in diagnosis and treatment methods.
  • For researchers, this study can help in understanding the overall pathology of bladder ruptures in young horses and could potentially guide further studies on the subject.

Cite This Article

APA
Pascoe RR. (1971). Repair of a defect in the bladder of a foal. Aust Vet J, 47(7), 343-344. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-0813.1971.tb15515.x

Publication

ISSN: 0005-0423
NlmUniqueID: 0370616
Country: England
Language: English
Volume: 47
Issue: 7
Pages: 343-344

Researcher Affiliations

Pascoe, R R

    MeSH Terms

    • Animals
    • Animals, Newborn
    • Birth Injuries / veterinary
    • Horse Diseases / surgery
    • Horses
    • Male
    • Rupture
    • Urinary Bladder / injuries
    • Urinary Bladder Diseases / surgery

    Citations

    This article has been cited 2 times.
    1. Genetzky RM, Hagemoser WA. Physical and clinical pathological findings associated with experimentally induced rupture of the equine urinary bladder. Can Vet J 1985 Dec;26(12):391-5.
      pubmed: 17422601
    2. Saitua A, Sanchez de Medina A, Bulnes F, Buzon A, Miraz R, Argüelles D, Diez de Castro E. Urogenital surgery in foals. Front Vet Sci 2025;12:1520491.
      doi: 10.3389/fvets.2025.1520491pubmed: 40586037google scholar: lookup