@article{bohk2013successful,
  title = {Successful Postnatal Care of a Premature Orphan Foal Delivered by Caesarean Section},
  author = {Zsófia Bohák and Orsolya Kutasi and Sára Sárdi and Letícia Moravszki and Ottó Szenci },
  year = 2013,
  url = {https://ibimapublishing.com/articles/IJVMR/2013/162176/},
  journal = {International Journal of Veterinary Medicine: Research & Reports},
  volume = 2014 (2014),
  pages = 10,
  doi = 10.5171/2014.162176,
  abstract = {A 9-year-old Shagya Arabian pregnant mare showing signs of acute colic, underwent exploratory laparotomy at our clinic. Owing to the discovery of an inoperable leiomyoma in the abdominal cavity, the animal was euthanized. The 305-day-old fetus, which showed signs of prematurity was removed by Caesarean section and resuscitated. Clinicopathologic examination revealed a low neutrophil:lymphocyte ratio. Radiographic evaluation of the carpus and tarsus was performed and showed grade 3 ossification according to the Adams-Poulos Grading System. The immature gastrointestinal tract was unable to digest enteral feeding; this led to the development of enterocolitis and septicemia. Thrombophlebitis developed at the site of the long-acting intravenous catheter and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus was isolated from the exudate. The guttural pouches were empyematous. Follow-up radiographic examinations indicated improvement in bone maturation. The foal was discharged in a good state of health 35 days postnatum, and apart from an easily managed respiratory tract infection, no further problems were reported.},
  keywords = {Prematurity, equine neonate, septic foal, postnatal care},
  note = Article ID: 162176
}