History
An 18 year old Thoroughbred gelding presented as an emergency referral
following evisceration of the jejunum. The herniated intestine was found
by the owner protruding from the ventral abdomen in an abdominal band of
its rug. AW5-LUDES cream had been applied to several suspected sarcoids
including one on the ventral abdomen with the most recent application
six weeks previously. The exact treatment regime (including the
concentration of the ingredients of the cream and the frequency of
application) was not recorded. The herniated intestine had been
supported in an abdominal bandage by the referring veterinarian, who
also administered intramuscular procaine penicillin, intravenous
gentamicin and flunixin meglumine, and organised immediate referral.