Management of a traumatic penetrating abdominal wound and associated complications in a horse

An 8-year-old American Quarter Horse mare presented for acute, traumatic lacerations sustained along the ventral abdomen and hind limbs after an accident involving a manure spreader. A penetrating abdominal wound, extended through the peritoneum, was explored surgically. Peritoneal fluid drained from the abdominal wound for approximately 14 days, which was managed with absorbent bandages and a hernia belt. Wound debridement was augmented with medical maggot therapy initiated on day 11 of hospitalization.
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Tags: Case Report Source Type: research