Small-intestinal volvulus as a complication of acquired inguinal hernia in two horses |
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| Authors: | H D Moll J S Juzwiak E M Santschi D E Slone |
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| Institution: | Department of Large Animal Surgery and Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, AL 36849. |
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| Abstract: | Volvulus of the small intestine was diagnosed as a complication of acquired inguinal herniation in 2 horses. One of the horses continued to have signs of pain after reduction of the hernia. The volvulus was diagnosed at a second surgery, but the intestine was devitalized, and the horse was euthanatized. Ventral midline exploratory surgery was performed on the second horse, in conjunction with an inguinal approach. The small-intestinal volvulus was diagnosed and corrected at this time. It is suggested that ventral midline abdominal exploration be performed when acquired inguinal herniation causes acute small-intestinal obstruction in horses. |
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