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==Treatment==

==Treatment==

The condition can usually be resolved with [[Colic, Medical Treatment|medical management]], IV fluids and analgesia in the form of NSAIDs should be given to correct hydration status and make the horse comfortatble.  

The condition can usually be resolved with [[Colic, Medical Treatment|medical management]], IV fluids and analgesia in the form of NSAIDs should be given to correct hydration status and make the horse comfortable.  

Mild displacements may respond to the withdrawal of feed, allowing the colon to empty and return to a normal position. This can be aided by the administration of phenylephrine which causes splenic contraction, significantly reducing its size and allowing the colon to relocate. Light excercise such as trotting on the lunge can also be beneficial.

Mild displacements may respond to the withdrawal of feed, allowing the colon to empty and return to a normal position. This can be aided by the administration of phenylephrine which causes splenic contraction, significantly reducing its size and allowing the colon to relocate. Light exercise such as trotting on the lunge can also be beneficial.

In some cases the horse can be anaesthetised and a rolling technique used to try and correct the displacement. The proceedure involves anaethestising the horse and placing it in on its right side, lifting it with a hoist and returning it onto the left side. Rectal manipulations can aid the relocation of the colon but it is not always successful.  

In some cases the horse can be anaesthetised and a rolling technique used to try and correct the displacement. The procedure involves anaesthestising the horse and placing it in on its right side, lifting it with a hoist and returning it onto the left side. Rectal manipulations can aid the relocation of the colon but it is not always successful.  

Where conservative management has failed or in severe cases of left dorsal displacements, surgical exploration and correction is indicated.

Where conservative management has failed or in severe cases of left dorsal displacements, surgical exploration and correction is indicated.

==Prognosis==

==Prognosis==

Prognosis is good, in most cases the condidtion can be resolved without surgery.  

Prognosis is good; in most cases the condition can be resolved without surgery.  

==References==

==References==