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http://dx.doi.org/10.17555/ksvc.2015.02.32.1.36

Retrospective Study of Mortality Rates and Prognostic Indicators of Equine Colic in Korea  

Lee, Eun-Bee (College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Medical Research Institute, Jeju National University)
Kim, Joon-Gyu (Jeju Studfarm, Korea Racing Authority)
Kim, Jin-Kap (Equine Hospital of Korea Racing Authority)
Jang, Jong-Duck (Equine Hospital of Korea Racing Authority)
Yun, Young-Min (College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Medical Research Institute, Jeju National University)
Lee, Kyoung-Kap (College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Medical Research Institute, Jeju National University)
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Journal of Veterinary Clinics / v.32, no.1, 2015 , pp. 36-40 More about this Journal
Abstract
Equine colic is a major concern in equine industry due to high morbidity and mortality rates. The purpose of this study was to establish mortality rates during medically and surgically treated colic and to identify potential prognostic indicators for mortality of equine colic in Korea. The overall mortality rate was 18/119 (15%). The 93 cases (78%) were treated medically and 26 cases (22%) surgically out of the 119 records reviewed. The mortality rate in small intestinal lesion was 7/9 (78%) and strangulating lesion was 10/11 (91%). The significance between individual factors and prognosis of equine colic was not valid but high frequency rate was found in ${\leq}3$ years age (59%) and male (50%). In dead group showed higher, rectal temperature and heart rate than those of survived group. The mortality rate was significantly high in the pale mucous membrane color and severe pain and decreased intestinal motility. In laboratory factors, dead group showed lower level of platelet than survived group, and had higher values of RBC, hemoglobin, PCV with significance (P < 0.05). Group with increased enzyme activity of CK, LDH, glucose showed poor prognosis.
Keywords
Equine colic; morbidity rate; mortality rate; prognostic indicators;
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