Epiploic Foramen Entrapment - Horse
Herniation/Entrapment
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Description
Epiploic foramen entrapment in the horse refers to a displacement of small intestine through a small hole or foramen that separates the omental bursa from the peritoneal cavity. The borders of the epiploic foramen are made up of the vena cava, hepatic portal vein, liver and pancreas.
Clinical signs
Horses with epilploic foramen entrapment frequently exhibit severe abdominal pain that is usually non-responsive to analgesia.
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prognosis
References
- Bentz, B. (2004) Understanding Equine Colic Eclipse Press
- Orsini, J. A., Divers, T. (2007) Equine Emergencies: Treatment and Procedures Elsevier Health Sciences
Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses
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- Inguinal canal
- Umbilical hernia
- Epiploic foramen
- Mesenteric rents/tears
- Diaphragmatic hernia
- Mesodiverticular bands
- Gastrosplenic ligament