Retrograde contrast radiography of the distal portions of the intestinal tract in foals
Fischer, A.T.; Yarbrough, T.Y.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 207(6): 734-737
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1488 PMID: 7657572 Document Number: 445138
A technique for retrograde contrast radiography of the distal portions of the intestinal tract of foals was developed and then performed in 25 foals (1 to 30 days old) with colic. Retrograde contrast radiography was shown to be sensitive (100%) and specific (100%) for evaluating obstruction of the small colon or transverse colon. it was slightly less sensitive (86%) and specific (83%) for evaluation of the entire large colon, particularly in older foals. Retrograde contrast radiography provided increased diagnostic capability, compared with that for noncontrast radiography. Retrograde contrast radiography can provide valuable information when evaluating foals with colic and should be part of the diagnostic evaluation.