Traumatic brain injury in horses: 34 cases (1994–2004)

Abstract

Results suggest that prognosis for survival in horses with acute TBI may be more favorable than previously reported. Among horses with TBI, persistent recumbency and fractures involving the basilar bones were associated with a poor prognosis.

Diagnosis of severe traumatic brain injury using multimodal imaging in a donkey

“…This is in agreement with other reports where radiographs were a less suitable method for reaching a diagnosis of skull fractures (Feary et al . ). Advanced imaging techniques have proven to be useful in providing information about extension of damage and brain involvement (Feige et al .…”

“…Primary lesions have an impact on clinical course and prognosis because of their often nonreversible nature leading to permanent neurological deficits, whilst therapeutic interventions are aimed at reducing the inflammatory response and secondary injury (Feary et al . ).…”

Magnetic resonance features of closed head trauma in two foals

“…Some authors (MacKay ; Feary et al . ) affirm that brain contusion, laceration and bleeding are most likely when there is a fracture of overlaying bone. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed findings compatible with the presence of a ‘ping‐pong fracture’ of the right parietal bone, due to direct impact to the bone.…”

“…An impact to the head can cause transient bony deformation or fracture of the bone as previously reported (MacKay ; Feary et al . ). Mackay () reported that the effects of trauma were localised to the area of the brain adjacent to and opposite the site of impact causing coup and contrecoup lesions, respectively.…”

“…Lesions referred to as primary injury are nonreversible and may cause permanent neurological sequelae while secondary injury may be reduced by well timed and accurate treatment (Feary et al . ).…”