CONCURRENT SMALL INTESTINAL NEOPLASIA AND LARGE COLON VOLVULUS IN A STANDARDBRED YEARLING

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Authors

Vânia Barros · Hagyard Equine Medical Institute

João Cascais · Hagyard Equine Medical Institute

Kasey D. Holbert · DNA Diagnostic (Denmark)

Rebecca E. Ruby · DNA Diagnostic (Denmark)

Russell Freeland · Hagyard Equine Medical Institute

Abstract

Large colon volvulus is a common, life-threatening cause of colic in horses. Gastrointestinal neoplasia is rare, especially in young horses, but it may contribute to acute abdominal pain. A 1-year-old Standardbred colt presented with acute colic unres

Topics & Keywords

Congenital gastrointestinal and neural anomalies Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders Gastrointestinal motility and disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

DOI: 10.22541/au.177379058.81874915/v1

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