Management of exuberant granulation tissue in horses: Review of 18 cases

The retrospective study included 18 horses with the history of exuberant granulation tissue. Analysis of the condition was done based on age and sex of the animal, affected anatomical site, treatment and recovery status. Highest incidence of exuberant granulation tissue was noticed on limbs (n=12) followed by thorax, abdomen, pelvis (n=4) and head and neck (n=2). Mean age of the affected horses was 5.05 yr; 14 were males and 4 females. Surgical excision was done in most of the horses followed by firing, cauterization with potassium permanganate crystals and application of corticosteroid ointment. Postoperative medication included administration of antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drugs and oral serratopeptidase, along with application of pressure bandage in most of the cases. All the horses recovered uneventfully in about 10-90 days. Histopathological examination confirmed the granulation tissue, characterized by the proliferation of fibrous tissue along with blood vessels.