J Vet Sci.
2007 Jun;8(2):201-203. 10.4142/jvs.2007.8.2.201.
Bilateral Polydactyly in a foal
- Affiliations
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- 1Clinique Equine, Ecole Nationale Veterinaire d'Alfort, 7, avenue du General de Gaulle, 94704 Maisons-Alfort Cedex, France. carstanjen@t-online.de
- 2UMR Genetique Moleculaire, Ecole Nationale Veterinaire d'Alfort, 7, avenue du General de Gaulle, 94704 Maisons-Alfort Cedex, France.
- 3Unite de Reproduction Animale, Ecole Nationale Veterinaire d'Alfort, 7, avenue du General de Gaulle, 94704 Maisons-Alfort Cedex, France.
- KMID: 1089675
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.4142/jvs.2007.8.2.201
Abstract
- 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.
