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Caeco-Caecal Intussusception - Horse (view source)
Revision as of 12:53, 14 September 2010
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Treatment is by surgical reduction of the intussusception at laparotomy under general anaesthesia. The caecum must be closely inspected; a partial or total tylephectomy may need to be performed if the tissue is severely damaged or if the intussusception cannot be reduced.
Treatment is by surgical reduction of the intussusception at laparotomy under general anaesthesia. The caecum must be closely inspected; a partial or total tylephectomy may need to be performed if the tissue is severely damaged or if the intussusception cannot be reduced.
IV fluid therapy and flunixin meglumate should be administered.
IV fluid therapy and flunixin meglumate should be administered.
==Literature Search==
[http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=%28Caecal%29+AND+%28Intussusception%29+AND+%28Horses%29 Caecal Intussusception in Horses]
==References==
==References==