SAEVA Congress 2018 Proceedings | 12-15 February 2018 | ATKV Goudini Spa
Jejunum next to lung in foal with diaphragmatic hernia
Abnormal positioning of the gastrointestinal viscera is readily diagnosed
ultrasonographically when the abdominal viscera are displaced into an umbilical or
scrotal hernia. The gastrointestinal viscera should be evaluated for evidence of bowel
compromise or adhesions.
Bezoars
With a bezoar a large, hyperechoic mass, casting a strong acoustic shadow, will be
imaged within the lumen of the intestine, if the affected portion of intestine is adjacent to
the body wall.
Intussusceptions
Intussusceptions have a characteristic target or bull’s eye sign in the affected portion of
intestine. Often fibrin is imaged between the 2 loops of affected intestine. In foals the
intussusception is usually jejunal and is imaged from the ventral most portion of the
abdomen.
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