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Equine haemothorax
Equie Veterinary Journal 2013
Authors: E. S. Groover* and A. A. Wooldridge
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Pages: 1-6 (6 Pages)
Publisher: --
Language: English
Edition: Equie Veterinary Journal
Year:2013
Volume
In Press)
Issue: (In Press)
ISSN:2042-3306
Summary
Haemothorax is an uncommon, although clinically important,
condition in horses of all ages and has a wide range
of aetiologies. Clinical signs can include tachypnoea,
dyspnoea, tachycardia, absence of bronchovesicular sounds,
haemoptysis, colic and death. The most common aetiologies
are associated with trauma, neoplasia, coagulation disorders,
iatrogenic causes and vessel rupture. Diagnosis is made if
there is evidence of thoracic fluid on ultrasonography and
confirmation of haemorrhage by thoracocentesis. The goals of
treatment are to address the primary cause and provide
supportive care. Prognosis depends on aetiology, severity of
active bleeding and volume of blood loss.
Equie Veterinary Journal 2013
Authors: E. S. Groover* and A. A. Wooldridge
View attachment 2590
Pages: 1-6 (6 Pages)
Publisher: --
Language: English
Edition: Equie Veterinary Journal
Year:2013
Volume
In Press)Issue: (In Press)
ISSN:2042-3306
Summary
Haemothorax is an uncommon, although clinically important,
condition in horses of all ages and has a wide range
of aetiologies. Clinical signs can include tachypnoea,
dyspnoea, tachycardia, absence of bronchovesicular sounds,
haemoptysis, colic and death. The most common aetiologies
are associated with trauma, neoplasia, coagulation disorders,
iatrogenic causes and vessel rupture. Diagnosis is made if
there is evidence of thoracic fluid on ultrasonography and
confirmation of haemorrhage by thoracocentesis. The goals of
treatment are to address the primary cause and provide
supportive care. Prognosis depends on aetiology, severity of
active bleeding and volume of blood loss.
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