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These objects are normally only detected during celiotomy, but, early diagnosis is important in the search for better patient prognosis. In this report, we described a case of equine enterolithiasis ...

An exploratory laparotomy, also known as a celiotomy or "ex lap," is a type of major surgery that involves opening the abdomen with a large incision in order to visualize the entire abdominal cavity.