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Serial radiographs (every 30 – 90 minutes) looking for gas in hindgut. If gas in hind gut this indicates that the obstruction is moving - administer NSAIDs (carprofen or meloxicam) if not already administered (see above) - followed by prokinetics if still anorectic after 2-3 hours.
 
Serial radiographs (every 30 – 90 minutes) looking for gas in hindgut. If gas in hind gut this indicates that the obstruction is moving - administer NSAIDs (carprofen or meloxicam) if not already administered (see above) - followed by prokinetics if still anorectic after 2-3 hours.
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Fluid accumulation in stomach leads to deficit in intra- and extra-cellular compartments. Parenteral fluids required. Give Hartmann’s IV.
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Fluid accumulation in stomach leads to deficit in intra- and extra-cellular compartments. Parenteral fluids required. Give Hartmann’s/kg /hr IV.
    
Exploratory surgery may be attempted. Decision of whether to embark on surgery or conservative treatment depends on the time of presentation and on  financial considerations:  
 
Exploratory surgery may be attempted. Decision of whether to embark on surgery or conservative treatment depends on the time of presentation and on  financial considerations:  
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