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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== | ||
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− | + | A diagnosis is strongly confirmed by a right sided abdominal distension, and [[Colic Auscultation|auscultation]]/percussion of tympanitic sounds. | |
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+ | The distension can be relieved by [[trocharisation]] of the caecal head, via the right sub-lumbar fossa, which should be performed using ultrasound guidance. starvation and intravenous fluid therapy | ||
+ | If the use of a trochar does not relive the distension then the colic should be considered surgical as this condition cannot be distinguished from distension due to surgical displacements of th elarge colon. | ||
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− | + | See <big>'''[[:Category:Colic Diagnosis in the Horse|Colic Diagnosis in Horses]] | |
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− | + | '''[[Colic, Medical Treatment|Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses]]'''</big> | |
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[[Category:Medical_Colic_in_the_Horse]] | [[Category:Medical_Colic_in_the_Horse]] | ||
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Revision as of 18:17, 3 August 2010
Also known as: | Gas colic |
Description
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
A diagnosis is strongly confirmed by a right sided abdominal distension, and auscultation/percussion of tympanitic sounds.
Treatment
The distension can be relieved by trocharisation of the caecal head, via the right sub-lumbar fossa, which should be performed using ultrasound guidance. starvation and intravenous fluid therapy If the use of a trochar does not relive the distension then the colic should be considered surgical as this condition cannot be distinguished from distension due to surgical displacements of th elarge colon.