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Before and After Endoscopy
The filly "Whiz" was evaluated using gastric endoscopy by Lucy Edens, DVM,
MS, Diplomate ACVIM, equine neonatologist.
"At the time of initial examination on July 5, 2000 the foal was suffering from
chronic respiratory disease, immune-mediated polyarthritis, gastric ulceration
and failure to thrive which was presumed to be secondary to severe
endoparasitism.
"Gastroscopy on July 5th revealed severe ulceration of the squamous mucosa along
the margo plicatus with significant hemorrhage occurring as a result of the
ulcers."
Following this evaluation, Whiz was placed on GastroPLUS twice a day as part of
the filly's treatment regime.
"Revaluation on August 30, 2000 revealed considerable improvement in Whiz's
condition... Repeat gastroscopy revealed almost complete resolution of the
gastric lesions, with only a few small erosions remaining. It was recommended to
continue the GastroPLUS for an additional week to help ensure complete resolution
of the gastric erosions."
The following image is from the follow-up endoscopy.
The first image is from the foal's initial endoscopy, which revealed severe
ulceration.
This image is from the follow-up endoscopy, which "revealed almost complete
resolution of the gastric lesions."
This image is from the filly's initial endoscopy.
The following image is from Whiz's follow-up endoscopic examination. Note the
almost complete healing process of the gastric lesions.
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