What is a strangulating lesion?
Strangulating lipomas: One of the more common obstructions we see, especially in older horses, is something called a strangulating lipoma. A “lipoma” is a benign fatty tumor that develops within the mesentery. (We call it “benign” because it’s a tumor that does not metastasize to other parts of the body.
What is a pedunculated lipoma?
Pedunculated lipomas are benign tumors that most frequently arise from the mesentery of the small intestine and remain attached by a pedicle. Obstruction of intestine by a pedunculated lipoma is one of the more commonly encountered causes of colic requiring surgical management.
What causes equine strangulation colic?
Strangulation colic is very uncommon, but very serious. Strangulation colic occurs when the blood supply to an area of intestines is cut off (strangulated). Cutting off the blood supply, results in rapid death of the intestine wall, a serious life threatening situation.
What causes small intestine colic in horses?
Small intestinal colic can result from gas or fluid distension, obstruction of the small intestine (ileal impaction or roundworms), or twisting of the gut (small intestinal volvulus or pedunculated lipoma in old horses). In general, small intestinal colics are more worrisome than large intestinal colics.
What are older horses more susceptible to colic?
Dental issues, to which older horses are particularly susceptible, increase colic risk. It’s imperative that horse owners work closely with an equine dentist and adjust the horse’s diet as necessary to mitigate the risk of colic. This might include changing feed or hay options or soaking feed.
How do you get rid of pedunculated mass?
Although not life-threatening, pedunculated fibrolipomas may ulcerate or cause other functional inconvenience; surgical excision is the definitive treatment.
What is a pedunculated lesion?
They are benign skin tumors that are usually less than 1 cm in diameter. They typically present as multiple, skin-colored to brown, pedunculated papillomas in the intertriginous areas, such as the neck, axillae, and inguinal areas.
Should I be there when my horse is euthanized?
Owners often wonder whether they should be present during the euthanasia process. Some prefer to have their veterinarian perform the euthanasia and arrange for handling of the remains while they stay far, far away. Others want to be there for the last minutes of their horse’s life. It’s really a personal choice.
What does pedunculated mean?
Listen to pronunciation. (peh-DUN-kyoo-LAY-ted) In the body, a structure that has a peduncle (a stalk or stem) or is attached to another structure by a peduncle.
Does a pedunculated fibroid need to be removed?
Pedunculated fibroids are, for the most part, not treated. Your doctor will recommend treatment if you are experiencing pain or if you’re worried about getting pregnant or your current pregnancy.
Do horses with colic poop?
These horses may distend in the belly, looking bigger and rounder than usual and they may or may not pass manure. However, be aware that a horse with severe and serious colic can still pass manure as the problem in the gut may be well forward of the rectum; the transit time from mouth to manure can be days.