Treatment is by surgical reduction of the intussusception at laparotomy under general anaesthesia. The caecum must be closely inspected, a partial or total tylephectomy may need to be performed if the tissue is severly damaged or if the intussusception cannot be reduced.
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Treatment is by surgical reduction of the intussusception at laparotomy under general anaesthesia. The caecum must be closely inspected; a partial or total tylephectomy may need to be performed if the tissue is severely damaged or if the intussusception cannot be reduced.
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IV fliud therapy and flunixin meglumate should be administered.
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IV fluid therapy and flunixin meglumate should be administered.
See '''[[Colic, Medical Treatment|Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses]]'''
See '''[[Colic, Medical Treatment|Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses]]'''