Hughes F E, Slone D E
Peterson and Smith Equine Hospital, Ocala, Florida, USA.
Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract. 1997 Aug;13(2):341-50. doi: 10.1016/s0749-0739(17)30243-2.
Strangulating large colon volvulus presents the surgeon with the dilemma of determining the extent of compromise to the affected tissue and the most appropriate surgical treatment of this tissue. This decision is complicated because there is a significant volvulus recurrence rate. Large colon resection and anastomosis is the most aggressive treatment option but prevents recurrence and may provide an alternative to euthanasia for some horses.
