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Large Colon Torsion - Horse (view source)
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==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
===Clinical Signs===
===Clinical Signs===
See <big>'''[[:Category:Colic Diagnosis in the Horse|Colic Diagnosis in Horses]]
* [[Colic Diagnosis - Clinical Signs|Signs of Colic]]
* Tachycardia
* Poor periferal pulse quality
* Abdominal distension
See '''[[:Category:Colic Diagnosis in the Horse|Colic Diagnosis in Horses]]'''
===Ultrasound===
===Ultrasound===
==Treatment==
==Treatment==
'''[[Colic, Medical Treatment|Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses]]'''</big>
See '''[[Colic, Medical Treatment|Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses]]'''
==Prognosis==
==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.
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.