Peritonitis
Peritonitis Basic Information Definition Focal or generalized inflammation of the peritoneal cavity Clinical Presentation History, Chief Complaint • Inappetence • Depression • Colic • Fever Physical Exam Findings • Fever…
Splenic Rupture
Splenic Rupture Basic Information Definition Full-thickness disruption of the splenic parenchyma and capsule Epidemiology Risk Factors • Abdominal trauma • Splenic neoplasia • Splenomegaly Clinical Presentation History, Chief Complaint •…
Regional Limb Perfusion
Regional Limb Perfusion Basic Information Synonym(s) Intravenous regional perfusion Intraosseous regional perfusion Regional perfusion Overview and Goal(s) Regional limb perfusion is a technique adapted from human medicine by which a…
Neoplasia, Abdominal
Neoplasia, Abdominal Basic Information Definition Neoplasia of the abdominal (peritoneal) cavity Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex More likely in older horses Clinical Presentation History, Chief Complaint Typical signs associated with abdominal…
Adhesions, Abdominal
Adhesions, Abdominal Basic Information Definition Fibrous connection between intraabdominal organs or intraabdominal organs and the body wall Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex Foals are predisposed; however, adhesions are also seen in…
Small Colon
Small Colon Intestinal Atresia Basic Information Definition Complete and abnormal congenital occlusion of the foal intestine Synonym(s) Atresia ani, atresia recti, atresia coli (large colon, transverse colon, or small colon)…
Mitral/Tricuspid Regurgitation, Acquired
Mitral/Tricuspid Regurgitation, Acquired Basic Information Definition • Mitral valve regurgitation is the most important valvular condition affecting athletic performance in horses. It may be caused by dysfunction of any part…
Pericardial Disease
Pericardial Disease Basic Information Definition Diseases involving the visceral or parietal pericardial layers. There is usually some degree of inflammation of the pericardium (pericarditis), which can be associated with infectious…
Spinal Injury
Spinal Injury Basic Information Definition Injury to the vertebral column caused by a sudden (mechanical and usually external) force. This section focuses on consequences to the central nervous system (CNS;…
