Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in horses: a retrospective study exploring the value of different diagnostic approaches.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diagnosing IBD in horses is challenging and requires a multimodal approach, since no conclusive diagnostic test is available. The objectives of this study were to provide an overview of population characteristics, results of applied diagnostic tests, treatment modalities and outcome in a large group of horses thought to have IBD and that were presented to four large equine referral hospitals, and to provide an exploratory investigation of possible associations between results of applied diagnostic tests, applied treatment modalities and outcome. A retrospective case series was performed across four large equine referral hospitals. Seventy-eight horses, thought to have IBD were included. Case history, clinical findings, diagnostic test results including oral glucose toler

SUBMITTER: Boshuizen B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5775604 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature