This report describes the treatment of a 17-year-old American Quarter Horse gelding for an oesophageal obstruction of approximately 24 h' duration. An intraluminal oesophageal mass resembling a phytobezoar and located close to the cardia, was observed during endoscopic examination of the oesophagus ...

Three horses were presented two hours after accidental ingestion of plants contaminated with Simplex®. Simplex®, containing aminopyralid (30 g/l) and fluroxypyr (100 g/l), is an herbicide used against common ragwort. The toxic effect of both ingredients is probably induced by free acid, but an...

Reasons for performing study: Ileus (functional obstruction of aboral gastrointestinal transit) is an uncommon cause of gastrointestinal dysfunction and colic in the horse. A number of specific conditions have been previously reported in association with ileus. This report describes the recognition ...

Objective: The present study describes poisoning due to Robinia pseudoacacia in eight horses. Material and methods: Clinical examination. Results: Clinical history, gnawed off robinia bark in the horses' surrounding and the evidence of plant material in the stomach content support the diagnosis....

Factors associated with the outcome of peritonitis in horses are seldom described. The objectives of this study were to determine the common clinical signs and clinicopathologic findings and to reveal prognostic factors associated with the outcome of peritonitis in equine patients. Data were...

This study was conducted to be able to use an extracorporeal circuit to evaluate effects of intraluminal distention on the 2 jejunal segments from 5 horses. Jejunal segments were harvested and maintained in an extracorporeal circuit. One segment was subjected to distention (intraluminal pressure,...

Objective: to describe the insertion technique, efficacy, and complications associated with the use of an active (closed-suction) abdominal drain in horses. Study Design: retrospective study. Animals: sixty-seven horses with abdominal contamination treated by abdominal lavage and use of a...

Reports of alimentary tract foreign bodies have been rarely reported in the equine literature. This Case Report concerns a mare who presented persistent fever and mild signs of colic. A metallic foreign body was found near to the diaphragm on radiographic and ultrasonographic examinations. A...

Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that has applications as a diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic technique. Specialized equipment is necessary to perform equine laparoscopy, and there is a large range of instruments, both disposable and non-disposable available. Laparoscopic...