Evaluation of the Colic in Horses: Decision for Referral

• Autores: Vanessa L. Cook, Diana M. Hassel
• Localización: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice: Equine Practice, ISSN-e 0749-0739, Vol. 30, Nº. 2, 2014, págs. 383-398
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • This article presents an overview of key factors that should alert the practitioner toward referral of a colic patient to a facility capable of surgical exploration or intensive medical management. Discussion includes a review of important aspects of colic history, signalment, physical examination findings, and diagnostic test results that indicate that a more serious medical or surgical condition exists, and advanced therapy is necessary.