Ultrasonography of the abdomen in the horse with colic

Scharner, D; Rötting, Anna K.; Gerlach, Kerstin; Rasch, Kathrin; Freeman, David E.

doi:10.1053/ctep.2002.35579

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“…Some authors claim that this localization primarily on the right side of the abdomen is typical for this form of entrapment due to the topography of the epiploic bursa (Scharner et al 2002). The diagnosis of inguinal herniation was aided by ultrasound examination and confirmed during exploratory laparotomy in three horses.…”

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“…Percutaneous ultrasonography provides valuable additional information about the abdominal organs in a noninvasive manner (Scharner et al 2002, Reef et al 2004). To reach a clinical diagnosis in colic cases, physical, rectal, and ultrasound examinations, nasogastric intubation, haematological and biochemical tests and abdominocentesis may be performed.…”

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“…Sonographic examination can easily be performed and may act as an important comCorrespondence to: Zdzisław Kiełbowicz, e-mail: zdzislaw.kielbowicz@up.wroc.pl ponent in evaluation of horses showing signs of colic. Percutaneous ultrasonography provides additional information relating to the presence of intestinal motility or the visualization of parts of the abdomen that are inaccessible by rectal palpation (Scharner et al 2002). It is also an invaluable diagnostic tool for individuals that can't undergo rectal examination (size of the individual or facility restrictions, history of rectal bleeding or tear, excessive straining, aggressive or unsafe behavior).…”

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“…Distention is defined when the diameter exceeds 5 cm, wall oedema when the wall thickness is over 3 mm. The most common locations for identifying strangulated small intestine are the lower flank regions and ventral abdomen (Scharner et al 2002). The purpose of this study was to identify which measurable parameters (SI loops diameter in cross section, SI motility, number of areas where distended loops of SI were visualized, SI wall thickness) are of the greatest value in diagnosing small intestinal disorder in horses.…”

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The use of percutaneous abdominal ultrasound examination in diagnosing equine small intestinal disorders

Porzuczek¹,

Kiełbowicz²,

Haines³

2012

Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences

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In equine field practice, the diagnosis of small intestinal disorders is usually based on the presence of distended loops on rectal palpation and large volumes of reflux obtained after the passage of a nasogastric tube.Percutaneous abdominal ultrasound examination has been widely utilized in both human and small animal internal medicine in most cases of gastrointestinal discomfort. The purpose of this study was to identify which measurable parameters were important in reaching a diagnosis of small intestinal abnormality and determining treatment options. Horses of various age, sex and breed were involved in this research. Identifying the number of areas where distended loops of small intestine (SI) were detected, their diameter in cross section and motility were the most important parameters identified when formulating a prognosis.

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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The use of percutaneous abdominal ultrasound examination in diagnosing equine small intestinal disorders

Porzuczek¹,

Kiełbowicz²,

Haines³

2012

Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences

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“…Ou seja, a variação do peso dos animais não influenciou na espessura da parede do trato gastrintestinal dos animais avaliados. As medidas de espessura encontradas (Tabela 3) assemelhamse a estudos anteriores (REEF, 1998;SCHARNER et al, 2002). Dentre todos os segmentos avaliados notou-se que o ceco apresenta a espessura da parede mais fina, o que torna a delimitação mais difícil dessa porção ao exame ultrassonográfico.…”

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Avaliação do trato gastrintestinal de equinos pela ultrassonografia transabdominal: nova abordagem

Amaral

Froes

2014

Sem. Ci. Agr.

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ResumoO diagnóstico ultrassonográfico transabdominal tem sido reportado como uma ferramenta diagnóstica importante na análise de equinos com síndrome cólica. O conhecimento detalhado da topografia das principais áreas que proporcionam janelas ultrassonográficas de valor diagnóstico para alterações do trato gastrintestinal deve ser bem estabelecido. O objetivo desse estudo foi descrever novas áreas de análise ultrassonográfica transabdominal da cavidade abdominal do equino, além de avaliar possíveis diferenças ultrassonográficas em animais de portes variáveis, inferindo sobre a aplicabilidade e as dificuldades da realização da técnica. Foram avaliados pela ultrassonografia transabdominal 20 cavalos, com transdutor convexo de frequência de 2,5 a 6,6 MHz em 11 áreas pré-estabelecidas. Os cavalos foram divididos em dois grupos de acordo com o porte. Compararam-se as estruturas passíveis de identificação em cada janela, suas características ultrassonográficas e as espessuras da parede nas diferentes porções do trato gastrintestinal. A divisão do abdome em janelas ultrassonográficas específicas não interferiu negativamente no tempo de realização do exame. Foram definidos padrões de normalidade para as janelas avaliadas, não existindo diferenças de dimensão e espessura de todas as porções avaliadas ultrassonograficamente em relação ao porte do animal. A divisão do abdome torna a avaliação topográfica do trato gastrintestinal mais precisa e padronizada, facilitando o diagnóstico das alterações de posicionamento e de distensão gastrintestinal oriundas das diferentes etiologias da síndrome cólica. Palavras-chave: Cavalo, imagem, ultrassom, alças AbstractTransabdominal ultrasonography is reported to be an important diagnostic tool used in horses with abdominal pain. Detailed knowledge of the topography of the major areas that provide diagnostic values for each sonographic window with regard to the changes in the gastrointestinal tract should be well established. The aim of this study was to describe the new areas of the abdominal cavity of the horse examined using transabdominal ultrasonography and evaluate the possible ultrasound changes in animals of different sizes, thereby determining the applicability and difficulty in performing this technique. Twenty horses were examined using transabdominal ultrasonography at a convex transducer frequency of 2.5-6.6 MHz at eleven established zones. The horses were divided into two groups based on their size. The potential for identification of the structures in each window was compared; the ultrasound characteristics and wall thickness in different parts of the gastrointestinal tract were described. Abdominal division in specific sonographic zones did not negatively impact the examination time, and the normal standards for the evaluated windows were defined. No sonographic differences were observed in the lumen size and thickness of all parts of the gastrointestinal tract evaluated according

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Pathophysiology, Prevention, and Treatment of Adhesions

Mueller¹

2017

The Equine Acute Abdomen

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Ultrasonography of the abdomen in the horse with colic

Cited by 41 publications

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The use of percutaneous abdominal ultrasound examination in diagnosing equine small intestinal disorders

The use of percutaneous abdominal ultrasound examination in diagnosing equine small intestinal disorders

Avaliação do trato gastrintestinal de equinos pela ultrassonografia transabdominal: nova abordagem

Pathophysiology, Prevention, and Treatment of Adhesions

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