Pancreatic Disease, Chronic Basic Information Definition Neoplasia of the pancreas and chronic pancreatitis Synonym(s) Chronic pancreatic necrosis Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex More likely in older horses Clinical Presentation History, Chief…
Small Colon Strangulating Lipoma Basic Information Definition Physical obstruction of the small colon caused by external compression when it becomes entwined with a pedunculated lipoma Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex •…
Rodenticide Toxicosis, Anticoagulant Basic Information Definition Anticoagulant rodenticides are compounds that contain a coumarin or indandione group and act by inhibiting vitamin K recycling, thereby causing coagulopathy. Warfarin, a once…
Computed Tomography Musculoskeletal Basic Information Overview and Goal(s) • Computed tomography (CT) is most commonly used in equine practice for osseous studies (eg, complex fractures, sequestrum identification, the skull), but…
Hernia, Incisional Basic Information Definition Protrusion of an organ or tissue through the ventral abdominal wall Synonym(s) • Ventral midline hernia • Ventral abdominal hernia Epidemiology Risk Factors • Ventral…
Tendinitis and Desmitis Basic Information Definition • Tendinitis: Inflammatory conditions of tendons, their muscle or bone attachments, or both encompassing a broad range of injuries from strains to severe fiber…
Early Goal-Directed Therapy Basic Information Overview and Goal(s) • Early goal-directed therapy is hemodynamic optimization through the use of resuscitation endpoints to guide therapy and improve tissue oxygenation in an…
Splenomegaly Basic Information Definition Generalized enlargement of the spleen Clinical Presentation History, Chief Complaint • Mild, intermittent colic • Inappetence • Lethargy • ± Weight loss Physical Exam Findings •…
