Contribuição da radiografia abdominal para o diagnóstico de enterolitíase em equinos

Abstract

Enterolithiasis is a common cause of obstructive colic in horses, and its diagnosis can be performed through abdominal radiography. This study aimed to verify the applicability of radiography in diagnosing enterolithiasis in horses and compare the findings with surgical results. A total of 32 horses were evaluated, divided into control and enterolithiasis groups, and variables such as size, number, and location of enteroliths were analyzed. The study demonstrated that digital abdominal radiography is an effective method for pre-surgical diagnosis, especially in animals with multiple concretions. However, abdominal distension and obesity interfered with the accuracy of the diagnosis.