Idiopathic eosinophilic colitis lesions of the equine small (descending) colon

de Bont, MP, Malbon, AJ, Blundell, R and Archer, DC ORCID: 0000-0003-4421-9269 (2018) Idiopathic eosinophilic colitis lesions of the equine small (descending) colon. EQUINE VETERINARY EDUCATION, 30 (9). pp. 466-471.

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Abstract

<jats:title>Summary</jats:title><jats:p>Five horses with a primary surgical lesion of the small (descending) colon were diagnosed with eosinophilic colitis based on visual and histopathological examination. These were evident as visibly striking, hyperaemic, focal lesions of the small colon, with serosal petechiation, oedema and marked thickening of the intestinal wall at the site. Areas of focal necrosis were also evident. The gross appearance of the lesions were considered to be sufficiently severe in all cases to merit resection, due to concerns about intestinal necrosis and septic peritonitis. An inability to fully exteriorise the affected portion of intestine to perform a resection and anastomosis necessitated intraoperative euthanasia of one horse. A total of three horses survived to hospital discharge. Eosinophilic colitis lesions are a rare cause of severe small colon disease, but should be considered in cases with similar visual characteristics.</jats:p>

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	horse, colic, small (descending) colon, eosinophilic, colitis
Divisions:	Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	15 May 2023 09:05
Last Modified:	18 Sep 2023 18:26
DOI:	10.1111/eve.12700
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3170244