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Large Colon Torsion - Horse (view source)
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Large Colon Torsion is also known as Large colon Volvulus
==Description==
==Description==
Large Colon Torsion results from the rotation of the organ about its long axis. The degree of torsion dictates the severity of clinical signs and the speed at which the condition progresses. Volvulus can occur at any point along the colon and are most frequently in a clockwise direction, when looking from behind the horse.
The condition can be
==Signalment==
==Signalment==
==References==
==References==
* Mair, T.S, Divers, T.J, Ducharme, N.G (2002) '''Manual of Equine Gastroenterology''', ''WB Saunders''.
* Mair, T., Love, S., Schumacher, J. and Watson, E. (1998) '''Equine Medicine, Surgery and Reproduction''' ''WB Saunders Company Ltd''