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==Pathophysiology==

==Pathophysiology==

It is important to understand the pathophysiology of gastrointestinal obstructions in order to clinically assess the patient and formulate a treatment plan. Abnormalities of the equine [[Gastrointestinal Tract|gastrointestinal tract]] which prevent the progression of intestinal contents, constitutes an obstruction. Obstructions can be physical or functional and they can be broadly divided into simple obstructions, strangulating obstructions, and non-strangulating [[infarctions]].

It is important to understand the pathophysiology of gastrointestinal obstructions in order to clinically assess the patient and formulate a treatment plan. Abnormalities of the equine [[Gastrointestinal Tract|gastrointestinal tract]] which prevent the progression of intestinal contents, constitutes an obstruction. Obstructions can be physical or functional and they can be broadly divided into simple obstructions, strangulating obstructions, and non-strangulating [[infarctions]]. Functional

===Simple Obstruction===

===Simple Obstruction===