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| ==Prognosis== | | ==Prognosis== |
− | 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. | + | Prognosis depends on the degree of volvulous and the speed of diagnosis and treatment. Torsions of less than 270° have a good prognosis, for more severe torsions, those that are stragulating, or in cases where surgery has been delayed, the prognosis is poor. |
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| ==References== | | ==References== |
| * Mair, T.S, Divers, T.J, Ducharme, N.G (2002) '''Manual of Equine Gastroenterology''', ''WB Saunders''. | | * 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'' | | * Mair, T., Love, S., Schumacher, J. and Watson, E. (1998) '''Equine Medicine, Surgery and Reproduction''' ''WB Saunders Company Ltd'' |
− | | + | * Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual (Eighth Edition)''' ''Merial'' |
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| [[Category:Surgical Colic in the Horse]] | | [[Category:Surgical Colic in the Horse]] |
| [[Category:To_Do_-_lizzyk]] | | [[Category:To_Do_-_lizzyk]] |