Inguinal herniation of the ascending colon in a 6-month-old Standardbred colt.

OBJECTIVE

To report inguinal herniation of the ascending colon in a Standardbred colt.

STUDY

DESIGN

Case report.

ANIMALS: A 6-month-old Standardbred colt.

METHODS

The colt underwent surgical exploration of the hernia with large colon resection and anastomosis.

RESULTS

A successful large colon resection and anastomosis was completed, however, the colt was euthanatized at the end of surgery upon owner request.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Although uncommon, indirect inguinal herniation of the ascending colon can occur in young horses.