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==Description==

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==Signalment==

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Post parturient mares, large breed horses and those with a history of dietary change are at predisposed to the condition.

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==Diagnosis==

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===Clinical Signs===

See <big>'''[[:Category:Colic Diagnosis in the Horse|Colic Diagnosis in Horses]]

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===Ultrasound===

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==Treatment==

'''[[Colic, Medical Treatment|Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses]]'''</big>

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==Prognosis==

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Prognosis depends on the degree of volvulous and the speed of diagnosis and treatment. Torsions of 180-360° have a good prognosis as long as vascular supply is not compromised. More severe torsions and those that are stragulating,or where surgery has been delayed have a poor prognosis.

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==References==

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~~No need to duplicate treatment.... look around the Colic in Horses Category~~

[[Category:Surgical Colic in the Horse]]

[[Category:To_Do_-_lizzyk]]

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