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==Signalment==
==Signalment==
The condition can be associated with grazing on lush pasture.
The condition can be associated with grazing on lush pasture.
==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
===Clinical signs===
===Clinical signs===
* Right sided abdominal distention
* Right sided abdominal distention
See '''[[Colic Diagnosis - Clinical Signs|clinical signs of colic]]'''
See '''[[Colic Diagnosis - Clinical Signs|clinical signs of colic]]'''
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 distended loops of bowel obstruct the rectum.
See '''[[Colic Diagnosis in the Horse]]'''
See '''[[Colic Diagnosis in the Horse]]'''
==Treatment==
==Treatment==
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.
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 relieve 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.
See '''[[Colic, Medical Treatment|Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses]]'''
See '''[[Colic, Medical Treatment|Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses]]'''
==References==
==References==
[[Category:To_Do_-_lizzyk]]
[[Category:To_Do_-_lizzyk]]
[[Category:To_Do_-_Review]]
[[Category:Expert_Review]]