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==Prognosis==
==Treatment==
==Treatment==
*[[Colic, Medical Treatment|'''Medical treatment:''']] immediate treatment of hypovolaemic shock resulting from sequestration of fluid in small intestine
*[[Colic, Medical Treatment|'''Medical treatment:''']] immediate treatment of hypovolaemic shock resulting from sequestration of fluid in small intestine
*'''Surgical treatment:''' enterotomy made over the intraluminal impaction and removal of ascarids
*'''Surgical treatment:''' enterotomy made over the intraluminal impaction and removal of ascarids
==Prognosis==
Fair in cases that are rapidly treated but poor in foals with evidence of hypovolaemia and septic shock. In a recent study, long term survival of 25 affected horses was 33%(37).
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