Difference between revisions of "Colic, Small Colon Causes"
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| + | Abnormalities involving the descending (small) colon are infrequent, accounting for <5% of conditions characterized by colic in one study. The more common causes include meconium retention, impaction, and foreign body obstruction. (Merck) | ||
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| + | [[Small Colon Impaction - Horse|Small colon impaction]] | ||
| + | [[Meconium Impaction - Horse|Meconium retention]] | ||
| + | =====Pelvic masses===== | ||
| + | A persistent mild colic may be found when intra-pelvic masses impinge upon the gastro-intestinal tract. Most commonly these are haematomas. Peri-anal lesions, such as [[melanomas]] may also produce these signs. | ||
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| + | =====Neurological deficits===== | ||
| + | A complete or partial paralysis of the small colon and rectum may occur with [[polyneuritis equi]], resulting in a lack of faecal expulsion, and consequent obstruction. A diagnosis is made via a neurological examination. Treatment is palliative only, although the condition can be managed for many years by manual emptying of the rectum. | ||
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Revision as of 18:28, 11 August 2010
Abnormalities involving the descending (small) colon are infrequent, accounting for <5% of conditions characterized by colic in one study. The more common causes include meconium retention, impaction, and foreign body obstruction. (Merck)
Small colon impaction Meconium retention
Pelvic masses
A persistent mild colic may be found when intra-pelvic masses impinge upon the gastro-intestinal tract. Most commonly these are haematomas. Peri-anal lesions, such as melanomas may also produce these signs.
Neurological deficits
A complete or partial paralysis of the small colon and rectum may occur with polyneuritis equi, resulting in a lack of faecal expulsion, and consequent obstruction. A diagnosis is made via a neurological examination. Treatment is palliative only, although the condition can be managed for many years by manual emptying of the rectum.