Serial postoperative peritoneal fluid analyses in horses with naturally‐occurring strangulating and non‐strangulating gastrointestinal lesions

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate the relevance of current reference values for postoperative peritoneal fluid analysis in horses.
• Analyzed peritoneal fluid samples from horses post-surgery for gastrointestinal lesions.
• Compared results to established reference values for preoperative samples.
• Considered both strangulating and non-strangulating lesions.
• Findings indicate that preoperative reference values are not applicable post-surgery.
• Significant differences in fluid analyses were observed in the postoperative period.