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Postoperative Management of Ventral Midline Incisions in Horses
by Robert N. Oglesby DVM
Introduction
Introduction
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Note Well:
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Immediate Post Op Care
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Feeding
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Suture Removal
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Exercise Schedule
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More Info
Due to the large bulk in a horses abdomen, ventral midline incisions (VMI) are a particular problem to get healed up. Research and improved techniques over the past years has reduced the complication rate tremendously. Still in one study, complications occurred in 37% of horses that underwent surgery and had a ventral midline incision, these ranged from the mild to life threatening. Horses that are compromised by shock or sepsis will have delayed healing and complications are more common in horses undergoing ventral midline celiotomy for treatment of colic than of nonintestinal disease. This article addresses the normal appearance, care, and exercise schedule during the post op period. Treatment of complications is discussed.
~Word Count: 721 words (The average magazine page contains about 600 words);
~Last Updated: May 28, 2008;
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