Ex vivo radiocontrast description of the caudal epigastric arteries in horses

ConclusionThe course of the deep caudal epigastric artery could be estimated at 3 midline landmarks on the basis of body circumference and body condition score in equine cadavers.Clinical significancePredicting the course of the caudal epigastric arteries in the equine abdomen based on correlation among location, body circumference, and body condition score may prevent iatrogenic damage during creation of laparoscopic portals.

Source: Veterinary Surgery - November 19, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Joseph G. Davis, Claude A. Ragle, Ashley Hanna, Andrew T. DeNome Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research