Jejunocecostomy in a Grant's zebra (Equus quagga boehmi)

Abstract

AbstractA stallion zebra (Equus quagga boehmi) showed severe symptoms of acute colic. Clinical examination revealed a small intestinal mechanical obstruction. The surgical diagnosis was volvulus of 360° of the aboral part of the jejunum and the majority of the ileum. The ischemic segment was resectioned, and a side‐to‐side, hand‐sewn jejunocecostomy (JC) was performed. The recovery and postoperative periods passed without complications. The stallion zebra's 48‐month survival data recorded no colic incidence. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first report of a successful resection and JC in a zebra. This case report describes the successful management of a small intestinal obstruction through a technically demanding surgical procedure and provides details about the postoperative treatment tailored to the animal's nature.