Strangulation of the small colon by a pendulous ovarian pedicle in an adult broodmare

Abstract

SummaryA 17‐year‐old Quarter Horse broodmare was taken to surgery for signs of colic unresponsive to medical management. The small colon was strangulated by a pendulous ovarian pedicle. The strangulation was freed, and the affected ovary was removed. The mare developed signs of a small colon obstruction 4 days after surgery. The mare was euthanised 6 days after surgery because of a GI rupture. A post‐mortem examination revealed necrosis of the previously strangulated portion of small colon.