A Novel Surgical Methodology for Dual Cannula Placement of the Ileum and Cecum in Equids: Assessment of Postoperative Management and Clinical Outcome

Cecal and ileal cannulations have previously been used to determine equine digestibility and define gastrointestinal physiology. However, research has been limited to specific portions of the equine digestive tract lacking utilization of dual cannulations. The purpose of this study was to develop an...

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Published in:	Journal of equine veterinary science Vol. 64; pp. 41 - 48
Main Authors:	Williams, Toree L., Mochal-King, Cathleen, Rude, Brian J., Weed, Benjamin C., Nicodemus, Molly C.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Elsevier Inc 01-05-2018
Subjects:	Cecum Equine cannulation Ileum Stoma Stoma Ileum Cecum Equine cannulation
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Summary:	Cecal and ileal cannulations have previously been used to determine equine digestibility and define gastrointestinal physiology. However, research has been limited to specific portions of the equine digestive tract lacking utilization of dual cannulations. The purpose of this study was to develop and implement surgical and preoperative and postoperative procedures for cannulation of dual sections, ileum and cecum, of the equine digestive tract including development of recommendations for addressing postsurgery complications. A total of 8 ponies went through surgical procedures for the placement of a cannula at the ileum and cecum. All ponies awoke from the surgery and stood, but during postsurgical care, complications arisen including increased temperature, dehydration, lameness, herniation, and peritonitis. The survival rate of dual cannulation of the ileum and cecum was 63% of the animals with euthanization attributed to intestinal herniation. This research provides information for the academic community to better plan and implement dual cannulation of equids. •Developed surgical and pre and postoperative procedures for dual sections cannulation.•Cannulated ponies stood postsurgery with a 63% survival rate 9 months after surgery.•Euthanization of dual cannulated ponies was attributed to intestinal herniation.
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ISSN:	0737-0806 1542-7412
DOI:	10.1016/j.jevs.2018.02.008