Hosszú leírás:

In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.

• Contains 14 practice-oriented topics including current topics in medical colic; complications and impact on outcome; what is the microbiota and what is its role in colic?; repeat laparotomy; ultrasonographic evaluation; and more. 

• Provides in-depth clinical reviews of equine colic, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. 

• Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews. 

Tartalomjegyzék:

Epidemiology of Colic: Current Knowledge and Future Directions Updates on Diagnosis and Management of Colic in the Field and Criteria for Referral Abdominal Sonographic Evaluation: In the Field, at the Hospital, and After Surgery Early Identification of Intestinal Strangulation: Why It Is Important and How to Make an Early Diagnosis Current Topics in Medical Colic Colic Surgery: Recent Updates Basic Postoperative Care of the Equine Colic Patient Critical Care of the Colic Patient: Monitoring, Fluid Therapy, and More When Things Do Not Go As Planned: Update on Complications and Impact on Outcome Repeat Celiotomy-Current Status Role of Laparoscopy in Diagnosis and Management of Equine Colic Neonates and Periparturient Mares: Tips and Tricks for Diagnosis and Management What Is the Microbiota and What Is Its Role in Colic? Recurrent Colic: Diagnosis, Management, and Expectations