Abstract
Wet gangrene developed in all 4 limbs following repair of a rupture in the lower urinary tract in a 2-week-old foal. Dehydration and hypoxemia are suspected as the inciting causes of the necrosis.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Extremities / pathology*
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Gangrene / etiology
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Gangrene / pathology
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Gangrene / veterinary*
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Horse Diseases / etiology*
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Horse Diseases / pathology
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Horse Diseases / surgery
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Horses
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Male
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Necrosis
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Postoperative Complications / etiology
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Postoperative Complications / pathology
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Postoperative Complications / veterinary*
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Rupture / surgery
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Rupture / veterinary
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Urinary Bladder / injuries*
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Urinary Bladder / surgery