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| − | + | Also known as: '''''Gas colic | |
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| − | '''Flatulent colic''' occurs due to the overproduction and accumulation of gas in the large intestine and caecum leading to a distension of the caecum. | + | '''Flatulent colic''' occurs due to the overproduction and accumulation of gas in the large intestine and caecum leading to a distension of the caecum. |
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==Signalment== | ==Signalment== | ||
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The condition can be associated with grazing on lush pasture. | The condition can be associated with grazing on lush pasture. | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
| − | + | ===Clinical signs=== | |
| − | + | * Right sided abdominal distention | |
| − | + | * Severe abdominal pain | |
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| + | See '''[[Colic Diagnosis - Clinical Signs|clinical signs of colic]]''' | ||
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| + | On [[Colic Diagnosis - Abdominal Auscultation|auscultation]] of the gastro-intestinal tract, there will be a tympanitic sounds on the right hand side. On [[Rectal Examination of the Horse|rectal examination]] the distended loops of bowel obstruct the rectum. | ||
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| + | See '''[[Colic Diagnosis in the Horse]]''' | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
| − | The distension can be relieved by | + | The distension can be relieved by trocharisation of the caecal head at the right sub-lumbar fossa, performed under ultrasound guidance. Starvation and intravenous fluid therapy are also beneficial. |
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| + | If the use of a trochar does not relieve the distension then the colic should be considered surgical as this condition cannot be distinguished from distension due to surgical displacements of the large colon. | ||
| − | + | See '''[[Colic, Medical Treatment|Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses]]''' | |
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| − | See | + | {{Learning |
| + | |literature search = [http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=%28title%3A%28flatulent%29+OR+title%3A%28Gas%29%29+AND+od%3A%28horses%29+AND+title%3A%28colic%29 Flatulent colic publications] | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | * Blood, D.C. and Studdert, V. P. (1999) '''Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary (2nd Edition)''' ''Elsevier Science'' | ||
| + | * Knottenbelt, D.C, Edwards, B., Mckane, S., and Proudman, C. '''Equine Gastroenterology''' ''University of Liverpool'' | ||
| + | * Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual (Eighth Edition)''' ''Merial'' | ||
| + | * Rose, R. J. and Hodgson, D. R. (2000) '''Manual of Equine Practice''' (Second Edition) Sauders. | ||
| + | * White, N.A., Edwards, G.B. (1999) '''Handbook of Equine Colic''' ''Reed Educational and Professional Publishing Ltd'' | ||
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[[Category:Medical_Colic_in_the_Horse]] | [[Category:Medical_Colic_in_the_Horse]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Colic - Caecum Causes]][[Category:Colic - Large Colon Causes]][[Category:Colic - Small Colon Causes]] |
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Latest revision as of 15:43, 6 July 2012
Also known as: Gas colic
Introduction
Flatulent colic occurs due to the overproduction and accumulation of gas in the large intestine and caecum leading to a distension of the caecum.
Signalment
The condition can be associated with grazing on lush pasture.
Diagnosis
Clinical signs
- Right sided abdominal distention
- Severe abdominal pain
On auscultation of the gastro-intestinal tract, there will be a tympanitic sounds on the right hand side. On rectal examination the distended loops of bowel obstruct the rectum.
See Colic Diagnosis in the Horse
Treatment
The distension can be relieved by trocharisation of the caecal head at the right sub-lumbar fossa, performed under ultrasound guidance. Starvation and intravenous fluid therapy are also beneficial.
If the use of a trochar does not relieve the distension then the colic should be considered surgical as this condition cannot be distinguished from distension due to surgical displacements of the large colon.
See Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses
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References
- Blood, D.C. and Studdert, V. P. (1999) Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary (2nd Edition) Elsevier Science
- Knottenbelt, D.C, Edwards, B., Mckane, S., and Proudman, C. Equine Gastroenterology University of Liverpool
- Merck & Co (2008) The Merck Veterinary Manual (Eighth Edition) Merial
- Rose, R. J. and Hodgson, D. R. (2000) Manual of Equine Practice (Second Edition) Sauders.
- White, N.A., Edwards, G.B. (1999) Handbook of Equine Colic Reed Educational and Professional Publishing Ltd
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