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ArticleJournal of veterinary internal medicine

Right dorsal colitis in horses: A multicenter retrospective study of 35 cases.

Jordan Flood, David Byrne, Jennifer Bauquier, Gustavo Ferlini Agne, Jessica C Wise, Carlos E Medina-Torres, Kelly Wood, Olivia Sullivan, Allison J Stewart

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Article in Journal of veterinary internal medicine. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors at 5 institutions in 4 countries.

Jordan FloodSchool of Veterinary Science, University of Queensland, Gatton, Queensland, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9514-786X
David ByrneSchool of Veterinary Medicine, Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2910-9133
Jennifer BauquierMelbourne Veterinary School, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7453-9162
Gustavo Ferlini AgneSchool of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4386-9916
Jessica C WiseSchool of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3483-9384
Carlos E Medina-TorresSchool of Veterinary Science, University of Queensland, Gatton, Queensland, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2048-8165
Kelly WoodSchool of Veterinary Science, University of Queensland, Gatton, Queensland, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9465-7235
Olivia SullivanMelbourne Veterinary School, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Allison J StewartSchool of Veterinary Science, University of Queensland, Gatton, Queensland, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2464-3954
Queensland University of Technology · AUThe University of Melbourne · AUCharles Sturt University · AUMurdoch University · AUThe University of Adelaide · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundRight dorsal colitis (RDC) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) induced, protein losing enteropathy in horses associated with a high case fatality rate.

objectivesTo describe signalment, NSAID usage, clinical presentations, clinical pathology, ultrasonographic findings, treatments, outcomes, and factors associated with survival in horses diagnosed with RDC. ANIMALS: Thirty-five horses from 7 Australian equine hospitals diagnosed with RDC.

methodsRetrospective case series. Clinical records of cases were accepted if definitively or presumptively diagnosed by an internist with RDC and had ≥3 of: hypoproteinemia or hypoalbuminemia; diarrhea with negative test results for infectious diseases; colic for which other diseases were excluded or right dorsal colon thickening on ultrasound. Descriptive data analysis was performed for categorical and continuous variables. Univariate binominal logistic regressions were used to assess factors associated with survival.

resultsAn overdose of NSAIDs occurred in 84% (21/25) cases where dose was known. Common clinical presentations included diarrhea (69%; 22/32), colic (61%; 20/33), and tachycardia (53%, 17/32). Common clinicopathological findings included hypoalbuminemia (83%; 26/31), hypocalcaemia (79%, 23/29), and hyperlactatemia (77%, 14/18). The right dorsal colon wall appeared subjectively thickened in 77% (24/31) cases using ultrasonography. Case fatality rate was 43% (15/35). Odds of survival significantly decreased with increasing heart rate (odds 0.84, 95% CI = 0.71-0.92, P = .01), packed cell volume (odds 0.91, 95% CI 0.82-0.98, P = .05) and abnormal appearance of mucous membranes (odds 0.05, 95% CI 0.005-0.28, P = .001) on hospital presentation. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE: An overdose of NSAIDs is common in horses diagnosed with RDC. Serum albumin concentrations should be monitored in horses receiving a prolonged course of NSAIDs. Overall prognosis for RDC remains fair.

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ColicColitisHorse DiseasesHypoalbuminemiaAnimalsAnti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-SteroidalAustraliaDiarrheaHorsesPhenylbutazoneRetrospective StudiesAnti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-SteroidalPhenylbutazonecolicdiarrheanonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugsphenylbutazone

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PMID37800408
PMCPMC10658563
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