Ultrasonographic visualisation of the mesenteric vasculature in horses with large colon colic.
Abstract: Ultrasonographic visualisation of the mesenteric vasculature of the large colon (LC) from the right side of the abdomen in cases of displacement and volvulus has been described. However, the LC can move freely within the abdomen and its mesentery can potentially contact both sides of the abdominal wall. Methods: Thirty-four horses presented with LC-related colic that had visible LC mesenteric vasculature visible on abdominal ultrasound were included. A control group was made including horses with confirmed small intestinal-related colic. The objective of this study was to evaluate the visibility of LC mesenteric vasculature with transabdominal ultrasonography in horses with LC-related colic and to determine its diagnostic value. Results: The LC mesenteric vasculature was identified on the right side of the abdomen in 16/34 horses with right dorsal displacement of the LC (RDDLC), 180° LC volvulus (LCV), 540° LCV or LC impaction. On the left side of the abdomen, LC mesenteric vessels were identified in 17/34 horses with left dorsal displacement of the LC (LDDLC), 180° LCV or RDDLC. Vessels were visualised on both sides in one horse with a 180° LCV. Presence of LC mesenteric vasculature in the dorsal aspect on the left side of the abdomen was significantly associated with LDDLC. Conclusions: LC mesenteric vasculature can be visualised on transabdominal ultrasound from either side of the abdomen in horses with different forms of LC-related colic.
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Publication Date: 2019-09-20 PubMed ID: 31542725DOI: 10.1136/vr.105468Google Scholar: Lookup
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The study investigates the visualization of the large colon’s mesenteric vasculature through ultrasonography in horses suffering from large colon related colic. The aim is to evaluate the visibility of these blood vessels and determine their diagnostic significance in such cases.
Research Methods
- The study involved 34 horses that had large colon-related colic and their large colon mesenteric vasculature was visible on abdominal ultrasound.
- This group was contrasted with a control group comprised of horses with confirmed small intestine-related colic.
Objectives
The key aim of the research was to assess the visibility of the large colon’s mesenteric vasculature through transabdominal ultrasonography in horses with large colon related colic. The study also aimed to ascertain its diagnostic value.
Research Findings
- The large colon’s mesenteric vasculature was notable on the right and left sides of the abdomen in horses with various forms of large colon related colic such as those with right dorsal displacement of the large colon (RDDLC), 180° large colon volvulus (LCV), 540° LCV or large colon impaction.
- Significant association was observed between the presence of large colon mesenteric vasculature in the dorsal aspect on the left side of the abdomen and left dorsal displacement of the large colon (LDDLC).
Conclusion
The research concluded that it is possible to visualize the large colon’s mesenteric vasculature using transabdominal ultrasound from either side of the abdomen in horses with different forms of large colon related colic. This could aid in diagnostics and subsequent treatment of this equine gastrointestinal disorder.
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APA
Manso-Díaz G, Bolt DM, López-Sanromán J.
(2019).
Ultrasonographic visualisation of the mesenteric vasculature in horses with large colon colic.
Vet Rec, 186(15), 491.
https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.105468 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Hospital Clínico Veterinario Complutense, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain gmanso@ucm.es.
- Equine Referral Hospital, Royal Veterinary College Clinical Services Division, Hatfield, UK.
- Equine Referral Hospital, Royal Veterinary College Clinical Services Division, Hatfield, UK.
- Hospital Clínico Veterinario Complutense, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
- Departamento de Medicina y Cirugía Animal, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Case-Control Studies
- Colic / diagnostic imaging
- Colic / veterinary
- Colonic Diseases / diagnostic imaging
- Colonic Diseases / veterinary
- Female
- Horse Diseases / diagnostic imaging
- Horses
- Male
- Mesenteric Arteries / diagnostic imaging
- Ultrasonography / veterinary
Conflict of Interest Statement
Competing interests: None declared.
Citations
This article has been cited 1 times.- Steward SK, McKee HM, Watson AM, Salman MD, Hassel DM. Transcutaneous Detection of Intramural Microchips for Tracking the Migration of the Equine Large Colon: A Pilot Study. Animals (Basel) 2022 Dec 5;12(23).
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