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Epiploic Foramen Entrapment - Horse (view source)
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Also known as: '''''Small Intestinal Entrapment
Also known as: '''''Small Intestinal Entrapment
==Description==
==Introduction==
Epiploic foramen entrapment in the horse refers to the displacement of a segment of small intestine through a small hole or foramen that separates the omental bursa from the peritoneal cavity. This form of obstruction accounts for between 2% and 8% of horses undergoing exploratory laparotomy for colic and is one of the most common forms of internal hernia in the horse.
Epiploic foramen entrapment in the horse refers to the displacement of a segment of small intestine through a small hole or foramen that separates the omental bursa from the peritoneal cavity. This form of obstruction accounts for between 2% and 8% of horses undergoing exploratory laparotomy for colic and is one of the most common forms of internal hernia in the horse.
The prognosis following surgical treatment is considered to be poor, especially if the length of bowel affected is long. The prognosis may be altered by the extent of strangulation observed at surgery and the presence of endotoxaemia. Recurrence of epiploic foramen entrapment several months or years later has been reported in a small number of cases.
The prognosis following surgical treatment is considered to be poor, especially if the length of bowel affected is long. The prognosis may be altered by the extent of strangulation observed at surgery and the presence of endotoxaemia. Recurrence of epiploic foramen entrapment several months or years later has been reported in a small number of cases.
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==References==
==References==
*Radostits, O. M., Arundel, J. H., Gay, C. C. (2000) '''Veterinary Medicine: a textbook of the diseases of cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and horses''' ''Elsevier Health Sciences''
*Radostits, O. M., Arundel, J. H., Gay, C. C. (2000) '''Veterinary Medicine: a textbook of the diseases of cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and horses''' ''Elsevier Health Sciences''
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[[Category:Colic - Small Intestinal Causes]]
[[Category:Colic - Small Intestinal Causes]]