Tratamento Cirúrgico da Sindrome do Abdome Agudo por vólvulo de cólon assocado à compactação

Abstract

Acute abdomen syndrome is a veterinary medical emergency that must be quickly and skillfully addressed, as it constitutes a major cause of death in horses. The triage between clinical and surgical cases and the speed of surgical intervention are decisive factors for a favorable prognosis. Accurate diagnosis of the cause is also important for surgical success. This study aims to report the case of a Quarter Horse attended in April 2023 in São Miguel do Tocantins. The clinical signs were consistent with colic syndrome and were confirmed by complementary exams. During the surgery, it was observed that the horse had torsion of the left dorsal and ventral colon, confirming the observed ultrasonographic image. Additionally, a colon impaction was identified and treated through an enterotomy to remove the obstruction. The surgery was successful, providing recovery and pain relief to the horse and restoring gastrointestinal function.