Publikationsdatenbank

Bilateral Polydactyly in a foal (2007)

Art

Zeitschriftenartikel / wissenschaftlicher Beitrag

Autoren

Carstanjen, Bianca

Abitbol, Marie

Desbois, Christophe

Quelle

Journal of veterinary science / The Korean Society of Veterinary Science

Bandzählung: 8

Heftzählung: 2

Seiten: 201 – 203

ISSN: 1229-845x

Sprache

Englisch

Verweise

Pubmed: 17519577

Kontakt

Pferdeklinik

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14163 Berlin
+49 30 838 62299 / 62300
pferdeklinik@vetmed.fu-berlin.de

Abstract / Zusammenfassung

The following case report describes the diagnosis and surgery of bilateral polydactyly of unknown origin in a colt. A 7-month-old Berber colt was referred for cosmetic and curative excision of supernumerary digits. Radiographic examination revealed bilateral polydactyly and welldeveloped first carpal bones. Surgery consisted of an osteotomy of both second metacarpal bones combined with an amputation of the supernumerary digits. The follow-up at 18 months after surgery revealed a sound horse with an excellent cosmetic outcome.