Diagnostic laparoscopy in the horse
Fischer, A.T.; Lloyd, K.C.; Carlson, G.P.; Madigan, J.E.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 189(3): 289-292
1986
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1488 PMID: 2943716 Document Number: 283815
Laparoscopy was performed in 5 clinically normal horses. Abdominal fluid protein content and WBC count increased markedly in all horses. Necropsy findings were confined to an increased amount of slightly turbid abdominal fluid. Five examples of applications of laparoscopy in horses with abdominal problems indicated that laparoscopy can be a valuable diagnostic procedure in the horse.