作者
Heidi E Banse, Lyndi L Gilliam, Amanda M House, Harold C McKenzie, Philip J Johnson, Marco AF Lopes, Robert J Carmichael, Erin S Groover, Alison M LaCarrubba, Melanie A Breshears, Margaret M Brosnahan, Rebecca Funk, Todd C Holbrook
发表日期
2011/10/15
期刊
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
卷号
239
期号
8
页码范围
1110-1116
出版商
American Veterinary Medical Association
简介
Case Description —13 equids (10 horses, 2 donkeys, and 1 pony) were examined for signs of colic (n = 7), weight loss (6), anorexia (3), and diarrhea (2). Ten equids were evaluated in the fall (September to November). Seven equids had a history of persimmon ingestion.
Clinical Findings —A diagnosis of phytobezoar caused by persimmon ingestion was made for all equids. Eight equids had gastric persimmon phytobezoars; 5 had enteric persimmon phytobezoars. Gastroscopy or gastroduodenoscopy revealed evidence of persimmon ingestion in 8 of 10 equids in which these procedures were performed.
Treatment and Outcome —2 of 13 equids were euthanatized prior to treatment. Supportive care was instituted in 11 of 13 equids, including IV administration of fluids (n = 8) and treatment with antimicrobials (5), NSAIDs (5), and gastric acid …
学术搜索中的文章
HE Banse, LL Gilliam, AM House, HC McKenzie… - Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 2011