Table 1.
Clinical diagnosis/lesion localization of horses included in the Gastrointestinal Disease (n = 65) and Anesthesia (n = 65) groups (Total number of horses in each category (n) and percentage (%) of the total group are shown.)
| Gastrointestinal Disease group | n (%) | Anesthesia group | n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large colon: medical | 26 (40) | Navicular bone/bursa | 10 (15.4) |
| Large colon: surgical | 8 (12.3) | Deep digital tendon | 8 (12.3) |
| Colitis | 8 (12.3) | Third phalanx | 7 (10.8) |
| Liver disease | 2 (3.1) | Suspensory ligament | 5 (7.7) |
| Diarrhea | 2 (3.1) | Sinus | 5 (7.7) |
| Other | 8 (12.3) | Tarsus | 4 (5.4) |
| Colic: unknown | 11 (16.9) | Sesamoidean ligaments | 4 (5.4) |
| Other | 17 (26.2) | ||
| Undiagnosed | 5 (7.7) | ||