Long‐Term Recovery and Prevention

Southwood, Louise L.

doi:10.1002/9781118704783.ch22

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“…Provided that specific complications do not occur, such as musculoskeletal injuries associated with the initial colic episode or complications arising from general anaesthesia, there is no reason why horses cannot resume normal athletic function if they recovery normally following surgery. Research has shown that around 85 to 90 per cent of horses will resume or start sporting activities following colic surgery (Southwood 2013). There are also many examples of horses that have undergone surgical treatment for colic that have returned to compete at the highest levels in a variety of equine disciplines including racing, eventing, show jumping and dressage.…”

Section: Survival and Athletic Functionmentioning

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Management of the surgical equine colic patient following hospital discharge

Findley¹,

Archer²

2014

In Practice

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Surgical treatment is required in around nine per cent of equine colic cases seen in first opinion practice. Veterinary practitioners play an important role in the early diagnosis of these cases and in the care of these horses following hospital discharge. This article discusses the management of the colic patient in the postoperative period and outlines possible complications, with a particular focus on the identification and management of complications that may occur immediately after hospital discharge. It also discusses measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of recurrence of colic in these cases.

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Section: Survival and Athletic Functionmentioning

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Management of the surgical equine colic patient following hospital discharge

Findley¹,

Archer²

2014

In Practice

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Inflammatory response of miniature horses subjected to open and half‐closed orchiectomy techniques

et al. 2021

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Background: This study aimed to evaluate the inflammatory response of miniature horses subjected to open and half-closed orchiectomy by physical examination, blood cell count, peritoneal fluid evaluation, total plasma protein, fibrinogen, and serum amyloid A (SAA) concentrations. Methods: Thirteen male healthy miniature horses were divided into two groups, according to the surgical approach: half-closed technique (HCT) and open technique (OT). The HCT group was subjected to ligation of the spermatic cord followed by its sharp incision, and closure of the vaginal tunic, and the OT group was only submitted to cord ligation. Prior to, and at 1, 2, 3 and 5 days after the surgery, a general and specific physical examination, blood cell counts, total plasma protein, peritoneal fluid evaluation, fibrinogen, and SAA concentrations were performed. Results: Higher postoperative perilesional oedema, rectal temperature, and fibrinogen were observed in the HCT group. Groups did not differ as to SAA concentrations. The evaluated local and systemic inflammatory profile demonstrated that, as expected, surgery resulted in inflammation in both groups. Conclusions: The group subjected to the HCT showed a more intense and lasting inflammatory response. However, despite the different postoperative inflammatory profiles, both groups presented a favourable outcome and recovery.

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Oxytetracycline associated acute kidney injury in a neonatal foal

Fletcher

Bertin

Owen

et al. 2020

Equine Veterinary Education

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Summary A 3‐day‐old Australian Stock Horse filly presented with fulminant acute kidney injury after receiving 4 g of intravenous oxytetracycline at 24 and 48 h of age for medical management of flexural deformities. The filly’s clinical status initially improved, but worsening azotaemia prompted euthanasia after 55 h of supportive care. Necropsy confirmed proximal tubular necrosis. Nephropathy in association with oxytetracycline administration has been rarely reported. This case describes severe nephropathy in an apparently normal foal and highlights the need for thorough case evaluation prior to use of high‐dose oxytetracycline therapy for correction of flexural deformities in foals.

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Long‐Term Recovery and Prevention

Cited by 3 publications

References 40 publications

Management of the surgical equine colic patient following hospital discharge

Management of the surgical equine colic patient following hospital discharge

Inflammatory response of miniature horses subjected to open and half‐closed orchiectomy techniques

Oxytetracycline associated acute kidney injury in a neonatal foal

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