Jejunojejunal intussusception in foal: case report

Authors

  • Paulo Ari Tiethböl Leiria Eqüivet - Hospital Veterinário
  • Maria Augusta Berlingieri Eqüivet - Hospital Veterinário
  • Gustavo Rosa Eqüivet - Hospital Veterinário
  • Letícia Acosta Eqüivet - Hospital Veterinário
  • Mathias Gaschiler Eqüivet - Hospital Veterinário

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1678-4456.bjvras.2016.90165

Keywords:

Foals, Intussusception, Ultrasonography

Abstract

Intussusceptions are unusual intestinal incidents which may result in acute and progressive or recurrent abdominal discomfort in foals. This condition asymptomatically affects newborn foals (3-12 months), are surgical emergencies when it involves the small intestine, especially the jejunum. Transabdominal ultrasound evaluation is an important diagnostic method, due to their size limitations for acute abdomen evaluation. The present report shows the importance of using transabdominal ultrasound in foals with acute abdomen.

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Author Biography

  • Paulo Ari Tiethböl Leiria, Eqüivet - Hospital Veterinário

    Departamento de Clinica Cirúrgica, Anestesiologia e Diagnostico por imagem.

     

Published

2017-03-20

Issue

Section

CASE REPORT

How to Cite

Jejunojejunal intussusception in foal: case report. (2017). Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Research and Animal Science, 53(4), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1678-4456.bjvras.2016.90165