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Alimentary System Foreign Body - Horse (view source)
Revision as of 11:08, 6 August 2010
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==Clinical signs==
==Clinical signs==
There are few pathognomonic features of foreign body ingestion in the horse and an accurate and thorough history is particularly important in suspected cases. Signs may initially be gradual in onset, becoming more severe as time passes. Affected horses often present with signs of mild to moderate abdominal pain such as rolling, pawing and flank-watching. Other clinical signs may include inappetance, depression, absence or reduction in faecal output and abdominal distension.
There are few pathognomonic features of foreign body ingestion in the horse and an accurate and thorough history is particularly important in suspected cases. Signs may initially be gradual in onset, becoming more severe as time passes. Affected horses often present with signs of mild to moderate abdominal pain such as rolling, pawing and flank-watching. Other clinical signs may include inappetance, depression, absence or reduction in faecal output and abdominal distension.
==Diagnosis==
Diagnosis is usually based on history of ingestion of foreign material combined with clinical signs of abdominal pain.
Affected horses are generally unresponsive to medical management. The foreign body may be palpable during rectal examination
==Treatment==
==Prognosis==
==References==
[[Category:Surgical Colic in the Horse]]
[[Category:Surgical Colic in the Horse]]
[[Category:To_Do_-_SophieIgnarski]]
[[Category:To_Do_-_SophieIgnarski]]