Intraluminal administration of a carboxymethyl-starch powder for bladder
haemorrhage treatment in two adult horses
- Giulia Memoli,
- Lucia Fontana,
- Ilaria Basano,
- Marcello Pallante,
- Andrea Bertuglia,
- Michela Bullone
Abstract
Internal bleeding and mucosal bleeding in hollow organs are uncommon
conditions in equine medicine and endoscopy. Most of the times, they
respond to treatment of the underlying primary condition. However, there
are cases in which a rapid and effective control of blood loss is
required and the animal is not suited for surgery or general
anaesthesia. We report two cases referred to our Veterinary Teaching
Hospital with signs of urinary disease and bladder haemorrhage
identified by cystoscopy which were successfully managed with topical
application of a haemostatic carboxymethyl-starch powder. The product
was applied directly on the bleeding mucosa after bladder emptying
either under endoscopic guidance or blindly, through a urinary catheter.
The application of the haemostatic powder appears to be easy to perform,
safe, and helpful in controlling mucosal bleeding in hollow organs in
the short time, with no adverse reactions noticed. This approach should
be considered in cases where mucosal bleeding can be identified by
endoscopy and a prompt control of blood loss is required, also in the
field.27 Apr 2023Submitted to Equine Veterinary Education 27 Apr 2023Submission Checks Completed
27 Apr 2023Assigned to Editor
24 May 2023Reviewer(s) Assigned
24 Jul 2023Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
27 Jul 2023Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
08 Sep 20231st Revision Received
11 Sep 2023Assigned to Editor
11 Sep 2023Submission Checks Completed
22 Sep 2023Reviewer(s) Assigned
02 Nov 2023Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
26 Jan 20242nd Revision Received
01 Feb 2024Submission Checks Completed
01 Feb 2024Assigned to Editor
01 Feb 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
01 Feb 2024Editorial Decision: Accept