Abstract
SummaryEquine colopexy techniques vary according to surgeon preference and there is no clear evidence of the superiority of any one technique. Complications secondary to colopexy are varied, but dehiscence of the colopexy site is rare, with less than 1% of horses reported to have a repeat large colon volvulus after dehiscence of the colopexy. Considerations of how and when to perform a surgical fixation of the colon to the body wall include position of the colon, length of the colopexy, and suture material and pattern. Little evidence exists regarding best practice outside of experimental studies and retrospective studies of Thoroughbred broodmares. Therefore, more work must be done to standardise a colopexy technique to apply to a broad spectrum of horses suffering from large colon volvulus and displacement.
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