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Characterisation of Keratomas of the Equine Digit Using Contrast Enhanced Computed Tomography (CECT) to Facilitate Surgical Removal and Provide Prognostic Information Regarding Post Operative Morbidity

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Anderson J.D.C.

In: BEVA - Annual Congress - Manchester, 2013 by British Equine Veterinary Association
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SEP 14, 2013
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Aims: To characterise keratomas using contrast enhanced computed tomography (CECT) to facilitate complete surgical excision and provide information regarding post operative morbidity. Methods: Records of horses with histologically confirmed keratomas who underwent CECT were reviewed. Historical and clinical details, CECT characteristics, surgical approach and outcome were reviewed. 

Results: Ten horses, mean age 9.3 years, exhibiting recurrent or chronic grade 3 to 5/5lameness for 5 weeks to 2 years, had histologically confirmed keratomas characterised and removed following CECT. Radiographs failed to reveal evidence of keratomas in 5/10 cases. Eleven keratoma lesions affecting the dorsal midline (n = 5), lateral hoof wall (n = 2), medial hoof wall (n = 3) and solar surface of the third phalanx (P3) (n = 1) were identified. [...]

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