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Meconium Impaction - Horse (view source)
Revision as of 13:35, 10 August 2010
, 13:35, 10 August 2010→Complications
==Complications==
==Complications==
Foals with meconium retention may be at risk of sepsis because bacterial translocation may occur across the disrupted intestinal mucosa. Blood cultures are thus advisable and foals should be monitored closely for clinical signs of sepsis. Continuous straining may lead to patent urachus.
Foals with meconium retention may be at risk of '''sepsis''' because bacterial translocation may occur across the disrupted intestinal mucosa. Blood cultures are thus advisable and foals should be monitored closely for clinical signs of sepsis. Continuous straining may lead to '''patent urachus'''.
==References==
==References==