The Veterinary Record, Vol 101, Issue 10, 184-187
Copyright © 1977 by British Veterinary Association
Diagnosis and treatment of "verminous aneurysm" formation in the horse
JC Greatorex
The clinical manifestations, diagnosis and differential diagnosis of "verminous aneurysm" formation at the root of the cranial mesenteric artery and coeliac artery resulting from Strongylus vulgaris larvae migration are described. Forty-nine of 57 cases were successfully treated with low molecular weight dextran (dextran 70).