Difference between revisions of "Large Colon Torsion - Horse"
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| + | ==Description== | ||
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| + | ==Signalment== | ||
| + | Post parturient mares, large breed horses and those with a history of dietary change are at predisposed to the condition. | ||
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| + | ==Diagnosis== | ||
| + | ===Clinical Signs=== | ||
See <big>'''[[:Category:Colic Diagnosis in the Horse|Colic Diagnosis in Horses]] | See <big>'''[[:Category:Colic Diagnosis in the Horse|Colic Diagnosis in Horses]] | ||
| + | ===Ultrasound=== | ||
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| + | ==Treatment== | ||
'''[[Colic, Medical Treatment|Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses]]'''</big> | '''[[Colic, Medical Treatment|Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses]]'''</big> | ||
| + | ==Prognosis== | ||
| + | Prognosis depends on the degree of volvulous and the speed of diagnosis and treatment. Torsions of 180-360° have a good prognosis as long as vascular supply is not compromised. More severe torsions and those that are stragulating,or where surgery has been delayed have a poor prognosis. | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Surgical Colic in the Horse]] | [[Category:Surgical Colic in the Horse]] | ||
[[Category:To_Do_-_lizzyk]] | [[Category:To_Do_-_lizzyk]] | ||
Revision as of 13:47, 27 August 2010
Description
Signalment
Post parturient mares, large breed horses and those with a history of dietary change are at predisposed to the condition.
Diagnosis
Clinical Signs
Ultrasound
Treatment
Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses
Prognosis
Prognosis depends on the degree of volvulous and the speed of diagnosis and treatment. Torsions of 180-360° have a good prognosis as long as vascular supply is not compromised. More severe torsions and those that are stragulating,or where surgery has been delayed have a poor prognosis.