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==Treatment==

==Treatment==

Treatment is surgical reduction of the affected region of intestine followed by resection and anastamosis. See also '''[[Colic, Medical Treatment|Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses]]'''</big>  

Treatment is surgical reduction of the affected region of intestine followed by resection and anastamosis. Although reduction alone without resection has been reported, this technique is not recommended due to the high possibility of recurrence. See also '''[[Colic, Medical Treatment|Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses]]'''</big>  

==Prognosis==

==Prognosis==

The prognosis is good if surgery is performed before the intussusception has become irreducible.

The prognosis is good if surgery is performed before the intussusception has become irreducible. The prognosis is poorer if reduction is not possible due to the increased rate of post-operative complications including ileus, adhesions, peritonitis and endotoxaemia.