Duration of disease influences survival to discharge of Thoroughbred mares with surgically treated large colon volvulus.
Eileen S HackettR M EmbertsonS A HopperJ B WoodieA J RugglesPublished in: Equine veterinary journal (2014)
Duration of colic prior to admission was statistically associated with patient survival to discharge. Other factors significantly associated with survival in mares with large colon volvulus were related to disease severity and degree of colonic compromise. Mares with large colon volvulus have a good prognosis for recovery with early referral and prompt surgical treatment.