[en] [en] OBJECTIVE: To report findings, outcome and determine variables associated with survival in horses with acquired inguinal hernia (AIH).
STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective study.
ANIMALS: A total of 98 cases in 97 horses.
METHODS: The medical records (2005-2020) of horses diagnosed with AIH were reviewed. Retrieved data included signalment, history, clinical variables, surgical aspects, postoperative complications, and short- and long-term outcomes. Logistic regression analyses were used to determine factors associated with short-term survival (p < .05).
RESULTS: Manual reduction was attempted in a third of the cases (32/98, 33%) and emergency surgery to reduce the hernia was performed in 64 of 98 (65%) cases. Concurrent small intestinal (SI) volvulus was identified in 26 (26/98, 27%) cases. Castration was the most common technique used to prevent recurrence (64/94, 68%). Overall AIH recurrence rate was 11% (11/98). A total of 59 (59/98, 60%) cases survived to hospital discharge and 49 of 52 (94%) cases were still alive after 12 months. Cases admitted within 10 h of colic signs had increased odds of survival (72%) compared to those admitted after 10 h (26%; p < .001). Draft breeds (p = .021), high heart rate on admission (p = .001) and concurrent SI volvulus (p = .048) were associated with reduced survival to hospital discharge.
CONCLUSIONS: Horses with AIH had a higher risk of concurrent SI volvulus and lower survival than reported. Draft breeds, high heart rate on admission and concurrent SI volvulus were associated with reduced short-term survival.
CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The results of this study should help in prognostication for horses with AIH.
Disciplines :
Veterinary medicine & animal health
Author, co-author :
François, Isé ; Center for Equine Health, Veterinary School of Lyon, VetAgro Sup, University of Lyon, Marcy l'Etoile, France
Lepage, Olivier M ; Center for Equine Health, Veterinary School of Lyon, VetAgro Sup, University of Lyon, Marcy l'Etoile, France
Schramme, Michael C; Center for Equine Health, Veterinary School of Lyon, VetAgro Sup, University of Lyon, Marcy l'Etoile, France
Salciccia, Alexandra ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département d'Enseignement et de Clinique des Equidés (DCE) > Chirurgie des équidés
Detilleux, Johann ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de gestion vétérinaire des Ressources Animales (DRA)
Grulke, Sigrid ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Fundamental and Applied Research for Animals and Health (FARAH) > FARAH: Médecine vétérinaire comparée
Language :
English
Title :
Clinical findings, surgical techniques, prognostic factors for short-term survival and long-term outcome in horses with acquired inguinal hernias: Ninety-eight cases (2005-2020).
Alternative titles :
[fr] Résultats cliniques, techniques chirurgicales, facteurs pronostiques de survie à court- et long-terme pour des chevaux avec hernie inguinale acquise: 98 cas (2005-2020).
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