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.