anus final la sx Flashcards
what does a horse have if theres blood on the sleeve?
rectal tears
what is a grade 4 rectal tear
the rectal tear is often made thru the dorsal surface of the bowel
what is grade 1 rectal tear
tear thru the mucosa or submucosa
what is grade2 rectal tear
tear thru the muscularis
what is grade 3rectal tear
tear thru the mucosa, submucosa n muscularis
what is a grade 4rectal tear
penetrates into the peritoneal cavity
what is the tx for a grade 1 and 2 tear
abx, analgesic, laxatives
what is the px for grade 1 and 2
good 82%survival
T/F type 1 and type 2 prolapse will rarely cause complete obstruction unless they are present for a long time
true
T/F type 3 and 4 prolapse may have colic n peritonitiits
true
what is a type 2 rectal prolapse
viable mucosa
what is the second most common type of hernia
inguinal hernia
t/f are congenital hernias in foals reducible
true
t/f are inguinal hernias in the adult horses reducible or non-reducible
non reducible
inguinal hernias are common in what 2breeds of horses
standardbreds, and draft breeds
the inguinal ring is closed with what kind of suture
nonabsorbable suture material
what pattern do u use to close the ring
simple interrupted pattern
acquired hernias are common in what kind of horse breeds
stallions, standardbreds and morgans
in acquired hernias is scrotal swelling present
NOT ALWAYS
colic and intetinal strangulation following inguinal hernia are more common in what species
more common in the equine patient than cattle
what part of the intestine is most commonly found in the hernia
the jejunum n ileum
what is the survival rate that has been reported for acquired inguinal hernia in the equine patient
75%
