EQUINE ENTEROLITHIASIS
Keywords:
Colic, Enterolith, equineAbstract
Among the diseases of the equine digestive system, the incidence of colic syndrome caused by enterolithiasis has been increasingly reported in several countries and regions of Brazil. There are several factors that predispose the formation of enteroliths, including restricted access to pasture and an unbalanced diet rich in proteins, calcium and magnesium. Despite advances in veterinary medicine, both in clinical medicine and surgery, which allow the professional to carry out rapid screening based on animal history and clinical signs, the prognosis for enterolithiasis is guarded, depending on the patient's clinical condition. upon arrival at the surgical center. In view of the significant case series and clinical importance of enterolithiasis in the equine species, the purpose of this study was to carry out a review of this disease, addressing aspects that enable early recognition of the clinical picture, stabilization and appropriate treatment.
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