Orsini J A
New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Kennett Square, USA.
Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract. 1997 Aug;13(2):393-413. doi: 10.1016/s0749-0739(17)30247-x.
Foals are good candidates for abdominal surgery because their smaller size permits a more complete abdominal exploration and frequently definitive procedures in many cases. The use of rectal examination is replaced with alternative diagnostic modalities such as barium contrast radiography and ultrasonography. With the advancements in these technologies they can distinguish common gastrointestinal lesions and, in most cases, provide sufficient information to guide surgical intervention. The unique aspects of diagnosis and surgical management of gastrointestinal disorders of the foal are discussed.
幼驹是腹部手术的良好对象，因为它们体型较小，在许多情况下能够进行更全面的腹部探查并常常实施确定性手术。直肠检查已被钡剂造影和超声检查等替代诊断方法所取代。随着这些技术的进步，它们能够辨别常见的胃肠道病变，并且在大多数情况下提供足够的信息来指导手术干预。本文讨论了幼驹胃肠道疾病诊断和手术管理的独特方面。
