Background: Standing flank laparotomy can be an alternative to ventral midline laparotomy in horses with colic. Standing flank laparotomy avoids general anaesthesia, provides excellent access to some regions of the abdominopelvic cavity and costs less than ventral midline laparotomy. Objective: To...
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Lopes, M. A. F.; Hardy, J.; Farnsworth, K.; Labens, R.; Lam, W. Y. E.; Noschka, E.; Afonso, T.; Villagrán, C. C.; Santos, L. C. P.; Saulez, M.; Kelmer, G.
Publisher
Wiley, Oxford, UK
Citation
Equine Veterinary Journal, 2021, 54, 5, pp 934-945
Monorchidism describes the complete absence of one testis and is rare in horses. This study reports the clinical findings in 10 horses diagnosed as monorchids by standing laparoscopy or exploratory laparotomy. Hospital records for all horses undergoing cryptorchidectomy (2000-2016) in four centres...
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Clements, P. E.; Coomer, R. P. C.; McKane, S. A.; Gorvy, D.; Bladon, B.; Mair, T.
Publisher
Wiley, Oxford, UK
Citation
Equine Veterinary Education, 2020, 32, 8, pp 431-436
Background: Hypoxaemia is a common concern during equine general anaesthesia. The prevalence and predictors of hypoxaemia in horses undergoing elective anaesthesia in particular are poorly documented. Objectives: To determine and compare the prevalence of hypoxaemia (defined as PaO2 ≤ 80 mm Hg, on...
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Hovda, T.; Love, L.; Chiavaccini, L.
Publisher
Wiley, Oxford, UK
Citation
Equine Veterinary Journal, 2022, 54, 6, pp 1055-1063
Background: Indirect inguinal hernia (IIH) is the most commonly reported acquired hernia in adult horses. Outcomes following surgical intervention comprising of immediate ventral midline laparotomy (IVML) and simultaneous castration are well known. The outcome following reduction of IIH utilising a ...
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Baranková, K.; Bont, M. P. de; Simon, O.; Meulyzer, M.; Boussauw, B.; Vandenberghe, F.; Wilderjans, H.
Publisher
Wiley, Oxford, UK
Citation
Equine Veterinary Education, 2021, 34, 9, pp e385-e392
Prevalence and risk factors of severe hypoxemia in anesthetized horses undergoing emergency exploratory laparotomy are sparsely documented. The aim of this study was to report incidence of severe hypoxemia (PaO2 < 60 mmHg) in horses undergoing emergency exploratory laparotomy and identify potential risk factors...
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Marchese, G. A.; Crystal, J.; Louro, L. F.
Publisher
Elsevier, New York, USA
Citation
Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 2022, 116,
Objective: To compare the efficacy of single-breath continuous positive airway pressure manoeuvre (CPAP-M) with inhaled salbutamol, and a combination of both. Study design: Randomized, clinical study. Animals: A total of 62 client-owned horses (American Society of Anesthesiologists status III-V)...
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Dupont, J.; Gougnard, A.; Salciccia, A.; Detilleux, J.; Serteyn, D.; Sandersen, C.
Publisher
Elsevier Ltd, Oxford, UK
Citation
Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, 2022, 49, 1, pp 85-94
Background: Incisional complications are a common cause of morbidity following laparotomy. Although uncommon, acute abdominal dehiscence (AAD) is a potentially fatal post-operative complication. However, few AAD cases are described in the literature. Objectives: To describe common features of cases ...
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Hann, M. J.; Mair, T. S.; Gardner, A.; Mudge, M.; Southwood, L. L.; Dechant, J. E.; Barton, M. H.; Garcia-Macias, J.; Parker, R. A.; Hassel, D.; Archer, D. C.
Publisher
Wiley, Oxford, UK
Citation
Equine Veterinary Journal, 2021, 54, 4, pp 719-725
Objectives: (1) Evaluate the occurrence and variables associated with incisional morbidities (IMs) after ventral median laparotomy when using interrupted vertical mattress sutures (IVMS) and (2) determine the occurrence of abdominal bandage-associated complications in horses. Methods: Occurrence of ...
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Salciccia, A.; Pouyade, G. de la R. de; Gougnard, A.; Detilleux, J.; Caudron, I.; Verwilghen, D.; Serteyn, D.; Grulke, S.
Publisher
BMJ Publishing Group, London, UK
Citation
Veterinary Record, 2020, 187, 11, pp e94-e94
Ultrasonographic evaluation of laparotomy wounds has been used for the diagnosis of incisional complications during hospitalisation. Ultrasonographic examinations for the follow-up of the post-incisional healing process of the linea alba over a prolonged period have not been presented until now....
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Scharner, D.; Gittel, C.; Böttcher, D.; Winter, K.; Blaue, D.; Schedlbauer, C.; Vervuert, I.; Brehm, W.
Publisher
Hippiatrika Verlag GmbH, Baden-Baden, Germany
Citation
Pferdeheilkunde, 2019, 35, 1, pp 34-40
Background: There is limited information about bacterial isolates that are present on the equine midline incision during and following exploratory laparotomy. Objectives: To investigate the bacterial species cultured from the ventral midline pre-, intra- and post-laparotomy, whether particular...
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Isgren, C. M.; Salem, S. E.; Townsend, N. B.; Timofte, D.; Maddox, T. W.; Archer, D. C.
Publisher
Wiley, Oxford, UK
Citation
Equine Veterinary Journal, 2019, 51, 1, pp 38-44