Use of digital abdominal radiography for the diagnosis of enterolithiasis in equids: 238 cases (2008–2011)

Kelleher, Maureen E.; Puchalski, Sarah M.; Drake, Christiana; Jeune, Sarah S. le

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“…2011; Kelleher et al . 2014). Abdominal ultrasonographic examination can occasionally detect the presence of an enterolith; however, its accuracy has not been evaluated and it would likely be dependent on the location of the enterolith (Southwood 2019).…”

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“…Radiographs are useful for detecting enteroliths, but the sensitivity and specificity vary depending on the location of the enterolith and the frequency of enterolithiasis-induced colic in the geographic area (Yarbrough et al 1994). Radiography generally has an excellent specificity (>90%) for diagnosing enterolithiasis, but underexposure and the difficulty of identifying enteroliths in the small colon can decrease the sensitivity of radiographic diagnosis (Yarbrough et al 1994;Hassel et al 1999;Maher et al 2011;Kelleher et al 2014). Abdominal ultrasonographic examination can occasionally detect the presence of an enterolith; however, its accuracy has not been evaluated and it would likely be dependent on the location of the enterolith (Southwood 2019).…”

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Diagnosis, management and prognosis of large colon impactions

Hanson

Schumacher

2019

Equine Veterinary Education

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The majority of large colon feed impactions occur in the left ventral colon at the pelvic flexure. Sand and enterolith impactions most commonly occur in the left ventral colon at the pelvic flexure or in the right dorsal colon; however, sand can accumulate anywhere along the gastrointestinal tract. Enteral fluid therapy can, in most cases, supplement or even replace i.v. administration of fluids and it appears effective and safe to soften large colon contents and resolve simple large colon impactions. Surgical intervention is indicated when a concurrent displacement is suspected, as lengthy medical treatment of large colon impaction secondary to large colon displacements would not be indicated and may increase the risk of colonic rupture. Other indications for surgical intervention include uncontrollable pain, when cardiovascular parameters deteriorate, or when there is evidence of intestinal devitalisation. The prognosis for horses undergoing large colon enterotomy is dependent on the extent and type of impaction, but is generally excellent. Diagnosis Feed impaction Horses with a large colon feed impaction (Fig 2) typically have signs of mild to moderate abdominal pain, decreased

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Diagnosis, management and prognosis of large colon impactions

Hanson

Schumacher

2019

Equine Veterinary Education

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“…Enteroliths in the large colon are more easily identified radiographically than an enterolith in the small colon. Severe gas distention in the large or small colon causes compression and distortion of intra-abdominal organs that negatively impacts the sensitivity of radiographic diagnosis of enterolithiasis (Yarbrough et al 1994;Maher et al 2011;Kelleher et al 2014). Additional limitations include underexposure of the small colon with the use of analogue radiographs.…”

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Diagnosis, management and prognosis of small colon impactions

Hanson

Schumacher

2019

Equine Veterinary Education

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Common causes of obstruction of the small colon and rectum include diffuse faecal impaction, enterolithiasis, faecalithiasis, phytobezoar, trichobezoar, phytotrichobezoar, phytoconglobate, foreign body, intramural haematoma and retained meconium. Poor dentition, poor-quality hay, lack of adequate water, parasite damage and lack of exercise are risk factors for the development of small colon impactions. Clinical signs of small colon obstruction develop slowly because a large space proximal to the obstruction allows ingesta, gas and fluid to accumulate. Medical management of horses with faecal impaction of the small colon involves improvement of hydration, stimulation of colonic motility, softening the impaction by the administration of osmotic laxatives or lubricants, and control of pain. Surgical intervention is indicated when medical management fails to resolve the impaction or when intractable pain and a deteriorating cardiovascular status ensues.

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“…This condition is more common in certain geographical areas where donkeys have access to hard water, and their nutrition is rich in alfalfa (i.e., Mediterranean basin regions or California) [81]. Abdominal digital radiography is the preferred imaging diagnostic method, showing higher sensitivity (84%) than nondigital methodologies (76.9%) [82].…”

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Donkey Internal Medicine—Part I: Metabolic, Endocrine, and Alimentary Tract Disturbances

Mendoza

Toribio

Pérez-Écija

2018

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

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a b s t r a c tMetabolic and endocrine disturbances are common in donkeys. This species has an inherent ability to thrive with limited and poor-quality roughage. Donkeys are extremely efficient in energy storage and mobilization, which predisposes to hyperlipemia, obesity, and metabolic syndrome. The prevalence of dyslipidemias is higher in donkeys than other equids, which is more evident under stressful conditions. Diagnosis of endocrine and metabolic disorders in donkeys should be based on species-specific information considering that differences in a multitude of variables compared with horses have been demonstrated. Protocols to assess endocrine disorders (e.g., pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction, metabolic syndrome, and thyroid illness) are unavailable, and extrapolation from horse data can be misleading. Treatment guidelines for these conditions in donkeys are currently not reported. On the other hand, the typical stoic and hardy behavior of donkeys can hinder prompt diagnosis of gastrointestinal problems, specifically colic, which is commonly caused by dental issues in this species. Moreover, subclinical gastric ulcer syndrome appears to be a common pathology in this species, especially in working donkeys.

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Use of digital abdominal radiography for the diagnosis of enterolithiasis in equids: 238 cases (2008–2011)

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Diagnosis, management and prognosis of large colon impactions

Diagnosis, management and prognosis of large colon impactions

Diagnosis, management and prognosis of small colon impactions

Donkey Internal Medicine—Part I: Metabolic, Endocrine, and Alimentary Tract Disturbances

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