COSTA, A. H. C.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/0316547758034751; COSTA, Áthila Henrique Cipriano da.
Résumé:
The colic syndrome is still considered as one of the main diseases in equine medicine due to
economic losses involved. Alterations of the gastrointestinal tract, mainly ischemic, cause
changes in glucose and lactate values in systemic and peritoneal levels. The aim of this study
was to evaluate the serum and peritoneal concentrations of glucose and lactate in horses with
colic syndrome in order to provide prognosis and indicative for surgery. Six animals were
attending between may and december 2018 in the HV-UFCG. The characteristics of age, sex,
management, feeding, time of care, type of colic, evolution and conduct were evaluated by
clinical examination and surgical procedure. In addition, glucose and lactate values were
measured from serum and peritoneal fluid samples through venipuncture of the julgular vein
and abdominocentesis in the midline after pucture with mammary catheter. The majority of
the animals showed more than 3 years-old and intensive management which are considered
predisposing factors. Small colon involvement with areas of necrosis appeared more
frequently and no cases successfully treated. Hyperglycemia was observed in 66.6% of the
cases and related to the need for surgical intervention. 66.6% of the animals were also
observed with high concentrations of lactate in the peritoneal fluid, being a good indicator of
prognosis. Therefore, the measurement of these variables indicates the need for surgery and
prognosis in patients with colic syndrome.
