| Line 1: |
Line 1: |
| − | | + | #REDIRECT[[:Category:Colic - Small Colon Causes]] |
| − | 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 - 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.
| |
| − | | |
| − | =====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.
| |
| − | | |
| − | [[Category:Medical_Colic_in_the_Horse]]
| |
| − | [[Category:To_Do_-_Nina]]
| |