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On [[Colic Auscultation|auscultation]] of the gastro-intestinal tract, there will be a tympanitic sounds on the right hand side. On [[Rectal Examination of the Horse|rectal examination]] the distented loops of bowel obstruct the rectum.   

On [[Colic Auscultation|auscultation]] of the gastro-intestinal tract, there will be a tympanitic sounds on the right hand side. On [[Rectal Examination of the Horse|rectal examination]] the distented loops of bowel obstruct the rectum.   

==Treatment==

==Treatment==

The distension can be relieved by trocharisation of the caecal head at the right sub-lumbar fossa, which should be performed using ultrasound guidance. Starvation and intravenous fluid therapy are also beneficial.

The distension can be relieved by trocharisation of the caecal head at the right sub-lumbar fossa, performed under ultrasound guidance. Starvation and intravenous fluid therapy are also beneficial.

   

   

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 the large colon.  

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 the large colon.  

   

   

'''[[Colic, Medical Treatment|Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses]]'''</big>

See '''[[Colic, Medical Treatment|Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses]]'''

==References==

==References==