Retrospective evaluation of the effects of a single intraoperative dose of dexamethasone in horses undergoing exploratory laparotomy for small intestinal lesions (2008–2019): 240 cases

Objective To determine the effect of a single intraoperative dose of dexamethasone on the risk of postoperative reflux (POR) in horses undergoing small intestinal surgery and to investigate its association with incisional complications and short‐term survival. Design Retrospective cohort study over...

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Published in:	Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2000) Vol. 34; no. 3; pp. 245 - 251
Main Authors:	Tallon, Rose E., Allen, Sarah E., Bladon, Bruce M., McGovern, Kate F.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-05-2024
Subjects:	Animals Anti-Inflammatory Agents - administration & dosage Anti-Inflammatory Agents - therapeutic use Cohort Studies colic corticosteroid Dexamethasone - administration & dosage Dexamethasone - therapeutic use equine Female Horse Diseases - surgery Horses Intestinal Diseases - surgery Intestinal Diseases - veterinary Intestine, Small - surgery Laparotomy - adverse effects Laparotomy - veterinary Male Postoperative Complications - veterinary postoperative ileus reflux Retrospective Studies corticosteroid reflux colic postoperative ileus equine
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