Gangrene in the distal extremity of all 4 limbs of a 2-week-old foal

Can Vet J. 2000 Nov;41(11):861-3.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Extremities / pathology*
  • Gangrene / etiology
  • Gangrene / pathology
  • Gangrene / veterinary*
  • Horse Diseases / etiology*
  • Horse Diseases / pathology
  • Horse Diseases / surgery
  • Horses
  • Male
  • Necrosis
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Postoperative Complications / pathology
  • Postoperative Complications / veterinary*
  • Rupture / surgery
  • Rupture / veterinary
  • Urinary Bladder / injuries*
  • Urinary Bladder / surgery