Cribbing as a Risk Factor for Entrapment of the Small Intestine in the Epiploic Foramen by A.J. Doyle et al.; P0659.1103
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چکیده
Recognition of horses at risk for certain colics can lead to more specific diagnosis and treatment. Cribbing behavior increases the risk for entrapment of small intestine in the epiploic foramen. Therefore, epiploic foramen entrapment should be suspected to be a possible cause of surgical colic in a horse with this vice.
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Association between cribbing and entrapment of the small intestine in the epiploic foramen in horses: 68 cases (1991-2002).
OBJECTIVE To determine whether there was an association between a history of cribbing and epiploic foramen entrapment (EFE) of the small intestine in horses. DESIGN Retrospective study. ANIMALS 68 horses examined at the University of Illinois or the University of Liverpool veterinary teaching hospitals. PROCEDURE For horses examined at the University of Illinois that underwent surgery bec...
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