Enteral Fluid Therapy for Horses Quiz

What is the presumed cause of gastric dilatation in horses associated with overeating fermentable feedstuffs?

In horses with certain colonic displacements, what is the most notable cause of gastric dilatation?

What is a characteristic finding in horses with proximal enteritis-jejunitis?

What is a common cause of approximately two-thirds of all gastric ruptures in horses?

What is a common symptom of proximal enteritis–jejunitis in horses?

Which region has reported cases of proximal enteritis–jejunitis in horses?

What is the survival rate associated with proximal enteritis–jejunitis in horses?

What is a common complication of proximal enteritis–jejunitis in horses?

Which organism's toxins are suspected to be involved in proximal enteritis–jejunitis?

What type of intussusception is most commonly observed in horses?

What is a common factor associated with enterolithiasis in horses?

Why do horses with enterolithiasis often have a history of recurring colic?

What is a distinguishing feature of the large-colon contents from horses with enteroliths compared to those with colic not due to enteroliths?

What is the most striking clinical sign associated with gastric impaction in horses?

Which factor is NOT mentioned as contributing to gastric impaction in horses?

How is the diagnosis of gastric impaction often made?

What treatment is mentioned for gastric impaction if identified during surgery?

What is a common differential diagnosis for ileal impaction in horses?

Where is the ileum impaction most commonly identified during rectal examination?

Which region is NOT listed as a place where ileal impaction is most common?

What is the suggested reason why ascarid impactions of the small intestine occur after administration of certain anthelmintics?

What is a common clinical sign associated with intra-abdominal adhesions in horses?

How are intra-abdominal adhesions generally treated surgically in horses?

What is one factor that can lead to the development of intra-abdominal adhesions in horses?

What might be a consequence of ileal impaction persisting for an extended period in horses?

How does surgery for impactions in horses differ based on the extent of damage to the serosal surface of the small intestine?

What should owners be informed about regarding adhesions in horses?

'Depending on the extent of damage to the serosal surface of the small intestine at the time of surgery, complications may develop several weeks after surgery due to intra-abdominal adhesions.' What part of the surgery outcome does this statement highlight?

'Ascarid impaction should be suspected if the affected horse is a weanling or yearling, in poor condition, and has a recent history of deworming.' Why might these factors be indicative of ascarid impaction?

'Therapeutic agents purported to reduce the subsequent formation of additional adhesions then are used.' What is the main goal of using these therapeutic agents?

How are ascarid impactions different from other types of impactions in horses based on the text?

What is the primary reason why interest has increased in using enteral fluid therapy to treat horses with impactions?

What is the approach for addressing large-colon impactions that do not resolve with medical management?

What is the prognosis associated with impactions involving the large colon?

Where does sand commonly accumulate in horses causing impactions?

What is typically necessary if sand completely obstructs the lumen of the transverse colon in horses?

What distinguishes abdominal pain caused by sand impaction from other conditions in horses?

What is a common treatment method for sand impaction in horses?

What is the recommended surgical procedure for a small-intestinal volvulus involving the distal aspect of the ileum in horses?

What factor determines the prognosis for survival in horses with small-intestinal volvulus?

In horses with a long period of illness preoperatively, what are they at increased risk of developing?

What is the suggested course of action if a significant portion of the small intestine must be removed in horses?

What is the common characteristic finding in horses with colic due to pedunculated lipomas?

What is the primary cause of clinical signs like depression and severe abdominal pain in horses with pedunculated lipomas?

Which factor contributes to the rapid deterioration in metabolic status seen in horses with colic due to pedunculated lipomas?

Which diagnostic method can be used to identify distended loops of small intestine in horses with pedunculated lipomas?

What is the common treatment approach for pedunculated lipomas causing colic in horses?

Which factor significantly influences the prognosis for survival in horses with colic due to pedunculated lipomas?

What action is required if a pedunculated lipoma occludes the lumen of the intestine and interferes with its blood supply?

What is the most common site for internal incarcerations in horses?

What often occurs when a segment of small intestine becomes incarcerated due to mesenteric rents?

At what age are horses most frequently affected by epiploic foramen entrapment?

What is notably associated with epiploic foramen entrapment in horses?

What is the recommended treatment for horses with mesenteric rents or epiploic foramen entrapments?

What are the most common sites of impaction in horses?

What technique has been developed for evaluating and closing the space with mesh in horses with internal incarcerations?

Which breeds were overrepresented among horses with cecal impaction in a clinical study?

Which breed of horses seems to have a better prognosis for survival when dealing with inguinal hernias?

What are some predisposing factors for cecal impaction in horses?

What is often a common sign in horses with inguinal hernias that have occurred within hours?

What has been speculated as a reason for impaction of the cecum in affected horses?

What does a swollen, firm, and cool to the touch testis indicate in horses with inguinal hernias?

What technique may be attempted if an inguinal hernia with an edematous intestine has occurred and manual reduction is not possible?

What is a characteristic sign seen in horses with simple impactions of the cecum or large colon?

What does a rectal examination reveal in horses with inguinal hernias?

How is diagnosis typically made for impactions in horses?

What dictates the prognosis for survival when dealing with inguinal hernias in horses?

What is considered to be the most common site of obstruction in large colon impactions?

What is a key feature used to identify impaction of the cecum in horses?

'Medical treatment in some clinical studies has been unsuccessful in 50% of cases.' What has been strongly recommended as an alternative to this approach?

What is a mainstay of treatment for horses with cecal or large-colon impaction according to many veterinarians?

Why should feed be restricted until an impaction is relieved in horses?

What may be controversial regarding the treatment methods for horse impactions according to the text?