Difference between revisions of "Colic, Small Colon Causes"

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Abnormalities involving the descending (small) colon are infrequent, accounting for <5% of conditions characterized by colic in one study. The more common causes include meconium retention, impaction, and foreign body obstruction. (Merck)
 
====Small Colon====
 
[[Small Colon Impaction - Horse|Small colon impaction]]
 
 
 
=====Pelvic masses=====
 
A persistent mild colic may be found when intra-pelvic masses impinge upon the gastro-intestinal tract.  Most commonly these are haematomas.  Peri-anal lesions, such as [[melanomas]] may also produce these signs.
 
 
 
=====Neurological deficits=====
 
A complete or partial paralysis of the small colon and rectum may occur with [[polyneuritis equi]], resulting in a lack of faecal expulsion, and consequent obstruction.  A diagnosis is made via a neurological examination.  Treatment is palliative only, although the condition can be managed for many years by manual emptying of the rectum.
 
 
 
[[Category:Medical_Colic_in_the_Horse]]
 
[[Category:To_Do_-_Nina]]
 

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