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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
Rectal tears are serious injuries in the horse, most commonly occurring as a result of rectal examination by a veterinarian. Other less common causes of tears include dystocia, ruptured haematomas, spinal fractures, strictures and thromboembolism. Most rectal tears are located dorsally, 25-30 cm from the anus at the junction of the rectum and the small colon. Rectal tears may occur in horses of all ages although nervous or young horses are more often affected. Arabians and small horses are also more prone to developing tears.
Rectal tears are serious injuries in the horse, most commonly occurring as a result of rectal examination by a veterinarian. Other less common causes of tears include dystocia, ruptured haematomas, spinal fractures, strictures and thromboembolism. Most rectal tears are located dorsally, 25-30 cm from the anus at the junction of the rectum and the small colon. Rectal tears may occur in horses of all ages although nervous or young horses are more often affected. Arabians and small horses are also more prone to developing tears.
The prognosis for rectal tears depends on the size, location and grade of the tear and the length of time between occurrence and treatment. Grade 1 and Grade 2 tears generally have a good prognosis and usually heal without complication. Grade 3 and Grade 4 tears are associated with a poor prognosis. If peritonitis is present the prognosis is grave and euthanasia is usually required.
The prognosis for rectal tears depends on the size, location and grade of the tear and the length of time between occurrence and treatment. Grade 1 and Grade 2 tears generally have a good prognosis and usually heal without complication. Grade 3 and Grade 4 tears are associated with a poor prognosis. If peritonitis is present the prognosis is grave and euthanasia is usually required.
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==References==
==References==
* Robinson, N. E., Sprayberry, K. A. (2009) '''Current Therapy in Equine Medicine''' ''Elsevier Health Sciences''
* Robinson, N. E., Sprayberry, K. A. (2009) '''Current Therapy in Equine Medicine''' ''Elsevier Health Sciences''
* Rose, R. J., Hodgson, D. R. (2000) '''Manual of Equine Practice''' ''Elsevier Health Sciences''
* Rose, R. J., Hodgson, D. R. (2000) '''Manual of Equine Practice''' ''Elsevier Health Sciences''
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