Treatment involves withdrawal of fluid, and intra-venous fluid therapy. The distension can be relieved by [[trocharisation]] of the caecal head, via the right sub-lumbar fossa, which is ideally performed using ultrasound guidance.
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==Treatment==
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The distension can be relieved by [[trocharisation]] of the caecal head, via the right sub-lumbar fossa, which should be performed using ultrasound guidance. starvation and intravenous fluid therapy
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If the use of a trochar does not relive the distension then the colic should be considered surgical as this condition cannot be distinguished from distension due to surgical displacements of th elarge colon.