Renosplenic entrapment of the large colon in horses: 57 cases (1983-1988)

J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1991 Apr 15;198(8):1423-6.

Abstract

During a 5-year period, renosplenic entrapment of the large colon was diagnosed in 57 horses referred to the Texas Veterinary Medical Center. The signalment of and clinical signs of disease in these horses were compared with such variables in 200 horses referred for other types of colic. Findings did not support a male gender predilection for this disease, as was previously reported. The case survival rate was 93% for this group of horses. Fourteen of the horses were treated nonsurgically by rolling them clockwise while they were under general anesthesia. Data supported the safety and efficacy of nonsurgical treatment.

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors
  • Animals
  • Colonic Diseases / diagnosis
  • Colonic Diseases / mortality
  • Colonic Diseases / surgery
  • Colonic Diseases / veterinary*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Horse Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Horse Diseases / mortality
  • Horse Diseases / surgery
  • Horses
  • Male
  • Recurrence
  • Regression Analysis
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Sex Factors