An atypical presentation of a mesenteric Meckel’s diverticulum in a 7-year-old warmblood mare: case report

An atypical presentation of a mesenteric Meckel’s diverticulum in a 7-year-old warmblood mare: case report

Abstract Background Meckel’s diverticula are a rare cause of small intestinal strangulation, diagnosed at laparotomy or necropsy. This congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract originates from a remnant of the vitelline duct. In reported equine cases, they present as a full-thickness divertic...

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Main Authors: E. Stas, L. Kranenburg, P. Witt, J. de Grauw, J. van den Brand, J. Ensink, H. Brommer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Meckel’s diverticulum
Equine
Strangulation
Colic
Case report
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-020-02631-w

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