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When considering surgery in the geriatric donkey in the early stages of an abdominal crisis, additional factors have to be considered

When considering surgery in the geriatric donkey in the early stages of an abdominal crisis, additional factors have to be considered

before severe circulatory compromise has occurred. If there is severe dental disease present this may have been a contributing factor to the development of the impaction and may impair recovery post surgery, due the decreased ability to masticate long fibres. Dental disease may also increase the likelihood of the recurrence of any impaction. Concurrent conditions, such as liver disease, renal disease, pancreatitis, anaemia, immune responses to infection, or hypoalbuminaemia, will all heavily influence the decision to go to surgery. The presence of chronic [[Donkey - Musculoskeletal Diseases|musculo-skeletal conditions]] such as [[Laminitis - Donkey|laminitis]] and arthritis should also be considered, as medical or surgical treatment of the colic may exacerbate such conditions.

before severe circulatory compromise has occurred. If there is severe dental disease present this may have been a contributing factor to the development of the impaction and may impair recovery post surgery, due the decreased ability to masticate long fibres. Dental disease may also increase the likelihood of the recurrence of any impaction. Concurrent conditions, such as liver disease, renal disease, pancreatitis, anaemia, immune responses to infection, or hypoalbuminaemia, will all heavily influence the decision to go to surgery. The presence of chronic [[Musculoskeletal Disorders - Donkey|musculo-skeletal conditions]] such as [[Laminitis - Donkey|laminitis]] and arthritis should also be considered, as medical or surgical treatment of the colic may exacerbate such conditions.

==Treatment==

==Treatment==