2.2.2 Surgery
Omphalectomy with umbilical vein marsupialization was recommended and elected by the owner. An enlarged, thickened, and friable umbilical vein was identified, and a single stage marsupialization was performed as described in Case 1 .
Post-operatively, ceftiofur sodium (5 mg/kg, intravenously, q 12 hours; 1 day) and flunixin meglumine (1.1 mg/kg, intravenously, q 24 hours; 1 days) were continued. The foal was discharged one day post-operatively, continuing antibiotics (ceftiofur sodium 5 mg/kg, intramuscularly, q 12 hours) for 5 days.