RT Journal Article
T1 Ultrasonographic visualisation of the mesenteric vasculature in horses with large colon colic
A1 Manso Díaz, Gabriel
A1 Bolt, David
A1 López San Román, Francisco Javier
AB Background: Ultrasonographic visualisation of the mesenteric vasculature of the large colon (LC) from the right side of the abdomen in cases of displacement and volvulus has been described. However, the LC can move freely within the abdomen and its mesentery can potentially contact both sides of the abdominal wall. Methods: Thirty-four horses presented with LC-related colic that had visible LC mesenteric vasculature visible on abdominal ultrasound were included. A control group was made including horses with confirmed small intestinal-related colic. The objective of this study was to evaluate the visibility of LC mesenteric vasculature with transabdominal ultrasonography in horses with LC-related colic and to determine its diagnostic value. Results: The LC mesenteric vasculature was identified on the right side of the abdomen in 16/34 horses with right dorsal displacement of the LC (RDDLC), 180° LC volvulus (LCV), 540° LCV or LC impaction. On the left side of the abdomen, LC mesenteric vessels were identified in 17/34 horses with left dorsal displacement of the LC (LDDLC), 180° LCV or RDDLC. Vessels were visualised on both sides in one horse with a 180° LCV. Presence of LC mesenteric vasculature in the dorsal aspect on the left side of the abdomen was significantly associated with LDDLC. Conclusion: LC mesenteric vasculature can be visualised on transabdominal ultrasound from either side of the abdomen in horses with different forms of LC-related colic.
PB Wiley Online Library
SN 0042-4900
YR 2020
FD 2020
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/94625
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/94625
LA eng
NO Manso-Díaz, G., Bolt, D. M., & López-Sanromán, J. (2020). Ultrasonographic visualisation of the mesenteric vasculature in horses with large colon colic. The Veterinary record, 186(15), 491.
DS Docta Complutense
RD 22 ene 2026