DUODENAL PHYTOBEZOAR WITH SECONDARY PERFORATING GASTRIC-ULCER IN AN ADULT HORSE

A 16-year-old, 550-kg Quarter Horse mare with a history of abdominal p ain unresponsive to treatment was referred to the VeterinarY Teaching Hospital at Tuskegee University. Physical examination findings and lab oratory test results suggested the need for exploratory celiotomy, but the owner declined due to economic constraints. Nonsurgical treatment was undertaken, but the mare's condition deteriorated and she was eut hanized. Postmortem examination revealed a duodenal phytobezoar with s econdary perforating gastric ulcer.