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Abstract
The aim of the present study was to find out the common surgical coetaneous & subcutaneous affections of the equine in Alexandria. All recorded cases were obtained from different locations in Alex. Including Brooke hospital for animals in Alexandria & some private horse farm in Alexandria. It was also conducted to review the clinical and diagnostic features for such affections together with medical & surgical approaches for their treatment under our local environmental condition.
History, thorough examination, diagnosis and available treatment were done for each patient. The total number of studied animals was 503 cases, from different equine species, sexes and ages. These cases include, 339 wounds, 49 Abscesses, 13 hematoma, 10 burns, 41neoplasms, 11 hernias and 40 ringworm cases.
Wounds in the present study represented the major affections in equine (67.39% of the total affections). It was divided into recent wounds & old wounds in deferent areas in the body. Recent wounds healed by first intention and old wounds healed by second intention. The horses were more susceptible to wounds than donkeys and mules.
Abscesses were found in the body as a result of kicking from another animal or bad management of biting animal & injection with infected needle. They were managed routinely by evacuation and dressing. Healing was achieved by second intention within 15-30 days. Except deep abscesses apply porous tube & suturing healthy skin again healing achieved after 15 day
Hematoma was common in horses than donkeys and mules; surgical treatment was done in all cases.
Cases of burns required special care for their treatment. Burns were found to be either due to improper firing or fire and chemical substance. They were common in horses than donkeys and mules. The use of MEPO proved to be good for promotion of wound healing.
Neoplasms were found in the animals were treated surgically and healing was achieved as by 1St or 2Nd intention according to the type of the wound induced.
Umbilical hernia was met with in newly born foals (2- 8 months). Most of them were reducible. An overlapping mattress sutures proved to be satisfactory and successful technique for closure of the hernial ring, especially by using sterile silk..
Lateral and ventral abdominal hernias were observed in adult animals, especially horses.
Ringworm was recorded in equine in different degrees due to infection from another animal direct in stable or using some infected instruments like brushes, Saddles, etc... &responded to deferent drugs
Conclusion:
1-Based on the previous findings it could be concluded that wounds and abscesses were the most prevalent cutaneous and subcutaneous affections of equine 77.13%.
2-Early diagnosis and treatment of such cases at the proper time ensured satisfied results.
3-Applying porous tube in beep abscesses after drainage & suturing healthy tissues prove healthy healing.