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Also known as: '''''Colic — Stomach Impaction — Stomach Simple Obstruction — Stomach Mechanical Obstruction
  
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==Description==
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==Introduction==
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Gastric impaction can occur as a primary condition but is often diagnosed at surgery as a finding secondary to other disturbances in the intestinal tract.  In some cases there be predisposing causes such as ulceration or fibrosis at the pylorus, whereas in other cases it may occur spontaneously.
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Gastric impaction is rare in the horse.<ref>Edwards, G.B (2003) 'Gastric Pathology' in Chuit, P, Kuffer, A, Montavon, S (2003) ''Congress on Equine Medicine and Surgery'', International Veterinary Information Service (www.ivis.org), Ithaca, New York, USA.</ref>  It can occur spontaneously as a primary condition but is often secondary to other disturbances in the intestinal tract of the stomach such as ulceration or fibrosis at the pylorus.<ref name="Mair">Mair, T.S, Divers, T.J, Ducharme, N.G (2002) '''Manual of Equine Gastroenterology''', ''WB Saunders''.</ref>  The condition typically causes mild to moderate colic that does not resolve with routine medical treatment.<ref name="Bliks">Blikslager, A.T (2005) Treatment of Gastrointestinal Obstruction - Stomach Impaction, Ileal Impaction and Caecal Impaction, ''American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)'', reproduced at www.ivis.org.</ref>
  
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stomach impaction is that it typically causes mild-to-moderate colic that does not resolve with routine medical treatment. (Bliks)
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See also: '''[[Colic, Gastric Causes]]'''
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Stomach impaction is rare (Edwards)
 
  
 
==Aetiology==
 
==Aetiology==
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Impaction of the stomach typically consists of excessive dry, fibrous ingesta, but may also be composed of ingested materials that form a mass, suchas persimmon seeds or mesquite beans.1-3 Other feeds that tend to swell after ingestion, including wheat, barley, and sugar beet pulp, may also cause impaction. Furthermore, dental disease may increase the likelihood of gastric impaction because of improper chewing of feed. (Bliks)
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The specific cause of the impaction is not always apparent<ref name="Sanchez">Sanchez, L.C (2010) 'Diseases Of The Stomach' in Reed, S.M, Bayly, W.M. and Sellon, D.C (2010) '''Equine Internal Medicine''' (Third Edition), Saunders, Chapter 15.</ref> but the obstruction typically consists of excessive dry, coarse ingesta such as straw bedding or poor quality forage.<ref name="Sanchez">Sanchez, L.C (2010) 'Diseases Of The Stomach' in Reed, S.M, Bayly, W.M. and Sellon, D.C (2010) '''Equine Internal Medicine''' (Third Edition), Saunders, Chapter 15.</ref>  It may also be composed of foreign bodies, ingested materials that form a mass (such as persimmon seeds or mesquite beans<ref>Kellam, L.L, Johnson, P.J, Kramer, J, Keegan, K.G (2000) Gastric impaction and obstruction of the small intestine associated with persimmon phytobezoar in a horse. ''J Am Vet Med Assoc'', 216:1279-1281.  In: Blikslager, A.T (2005) Treatment of Gastrointestinal Obstruction - Stomach Impaction, Ileal Impaction and Caecal Impaction, ''American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)'', reproduced at www.ivis.org.</ref><ref>Cummings, C.A, Copedge, K.J, Confer, A.W (1997) Equine gastric impaction, ulceration, and perforation due to persimmon (''Diospyros virginiana'') ingestion.  ''J Vet Diagn Invest'', 9:311-313.  In: Blikslager, A.T (2005) Treatment of Gastrointestinal Obstruction - Stomach Impaction, Ileal Impaction and Caecal Impaction, ''American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)'', reproduced at www.ivis.org.</ref><ref>Honnas, C.M, Schumacher, J (1985) Primary gastric impaction in a pony.  ''J Am Vet Med Assoc'', 187:501-502.  In: Blikslager, A.T (2005) Treatment of Gastrointestinal Obstruction - Stomach Impaction, Ileal Impaction and Caecal Impaction, ''American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)'', reproduced at www.ivis.org.</ref>) or feeds that tend to swell after ingestion.  Gastric impaction may be the result of a gastric atony or defective secretion.<ref name="Edwards">Edwards, G.B (2003) 'Gastric Pathology' in Chuit, P, Kuffer, A, Montavon, S (2003) ''Congress on Equine Medicine and Surgery'', International Veterinary Information Service (www.ivis.org), Ithaca, New York, USA.</ref>
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Thecause of the impaction is often not known. However it may be the result of an
 
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===Predisposing factors===
 
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*Ingestion of certain feedstuffs including beet pulp, bran, straw, wheat and barley - beet pulp and bran can become dessicated within the stomach and may not become rehydrated by water or gastric secretions
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*Ingestion of certain feedstuffs including sugar beet pulp, bran, straw, wheat and barley.  Beet pulp and bran can become dessicated within the stomach and may not become rehydrated by water or gastric secretions.<ref name="Mair">Mair, T.S, Divers, T.J, Ducharme, N.G (2002) '''Manual of Equine Gastroenterology''', ''WB Saunders''.</ref>
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*Dental disorders - roughage may be incompletely masticated
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*Dental disorders - roughage may be only partially masticated.<ref name="Mair">Mair, T.S, Divers, T.J, Ducharme, N.G (2002) '''Manual of Equine Gastroenterology''', ''WB Saunders''.</ref>
 
*Feeding a horse that has signs of colic - there may be poor gastric emptying associated with generalised decreased gastrointestinal motility
 
*Feeding a horse that has signs of colic - there may be poor gastric emptying associated with generalised decreased gastrointestinal motility
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*Rapid consumption of feedstuffs.<ref name="Sanchez">Sanchez, L.C (2010) 'Diseases Of The Stomach' in Reed, S.M, Bayly, W.M. and Sellon, D.C (2010) '''Equine Internal Medicine''' (Third Edition), Saunders, Chapter 15.</ref>
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*Inadequate water consumption.<ref name="Sanchez">Sanchez, L.C (2010) 'Diseases Of The Stomach' in Reed, S.M, Bayly, W.M. and Sellon, D.C (2010) '''Equine Internal Medicine''' (Third Edition), Saunders, Chapter 15.</ref>
  
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secondary gastric impaction associated with ragwort poisoning(Milne)
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*Secondary gastric impaction has been related to ragwort poisoning<ref>Milne, E.M, Pogson, D.M, Doxey, D.L (1990) Secondary gastric impaction associated with ragwort poisoning in three ponies.  ''Vet Rec'', 126(20):502-4.</ref>
  
 
==Clinical signs==
 
==Clinical signs==
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Abdominal discomfort
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The [[Colic Diagnosis - Clinical Signs|colic]] associated with gastric impaction varies from mild and chronic to acute and severe.<ref name="Bliks">Blikslager, A.T (2005) Treatment of Gastrointestinal Obstruction - Stomach Impaction, Ileal Impaction and Caecal Impaction, ''American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)'', reproduced at www.ivis.org.</ref>  Other signs reported include:
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If the signs are mild and resolve spontaneously or with analgesics, owners often inclined to feed the horse, worsening the impaction
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*Anorexia
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*Lethargy
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Clinical signs of colic range from acute and severe to chronic and mild. For example, in one report on 4 horses with gastric impaction, colic was moderate or severe and of 8-12 hours’ duration,4 whereas in another report on a pony with gastric impaction, colic was chronic (7 days’ duration), associated with prolonged recumbency, anorexia, and lethargy.3 Additional signs may include dysphagia, dropping of feed, and bruxism.3,5
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*Prolonged recumbency
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*Dysphagia
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Inits acute form it is usually characterised by severe abdominal pain but somehorses may present with intermittent
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*Dropping of feed
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*Bruxism
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*Salivation<ref name="Edwards">Edwards, G.B (2003) 'Gastric Pathology' in Chuit, P, Kuffer, A, Montavon, S (2003) ''Congress on Equine Medicine and Surgery'', International Veterinary Information Service (www.ivis.org), Ithaca, New York, USA.</ref>
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*Insidious weight loss (if chronic)<ref name="Edwards">Edwards, G.B (2003) 'Gastric Pathology' in Chuit, P, Kuffer, A, Montavon, S (2003) ''Congress on Equine Medicine and Surgery'', International Veterinary Information Service (www.ivis.org), Ithaca, New York, USA.</ref>
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*Spontaneous reflux with gastric contents visible at the nares (in severe cases)<ref name="Sanchez">Sanchez, L.C (2010) 'Diseases Of The Stomach' in Reed, S.M, Bayly, W.M. and Sellon, D.C (2010) '''Equine Internal Medicine''' (Third Edition), Saunders, Chapter 15.</ref>
  
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Incontrast, chronic impaction of the stomach which appears to develop slowly overseveral weeks or even months has a
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In mild cases where signs resolve spontaneously or with analgesics, owners my continue to feed the horse, which only serves to worsen the impaction.<ref name="Mair">Mair, T.S, Divers, T.J, Ducharme, N.G (2002) '''Manual of Equine Gastroenterology''', ''WB Saunders''.</ref>
  
 
==Diagnosis==
 
==Diagnosis==
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Suspected if cannot pass NGT, with gastric distension the gastoroesophageal junction can become distorted making it difficult to pass an NGT
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*Gastric impaction is suspected if a [[Colic Diagnosis - Naso-gastric Intubation|'''nasogastric tube''']] cannot be passed or if poorly macerated or digested feed material is recovered from the tube when the horse has been starved for several hours.  With gastric distension, the gastoroesophageal junction can become distorted making it difficult to pass the tube.<ref name="Mair">Mair, T.S, Divers, T.J, Ducharme, N.G (2002) '''Manual of Equine Gastroenterology''', ''WB Saunders''.</ref>
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If poorly macerated or digested feed material is recovered from the NGT when the horse has been starved for several hrs
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*On [[Colic Diagnosis - Rectal Examination|'''rectal examination''']], the spleen may be displaced caudally and medially (but this is not specific for gastric impaction).<ref name="Mair">Mair, T.S, Divers, T.J, Ducharme, N.G (2002) '''Manual of Equine Gastroenterology''', ''WB Saunders''.</ref>
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On rectal, spleen may be displaced caudally and medially (not specific)
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*'''Endoscopy''' would be indicated in a chronic case<ref name="Bliks">Blikslager, A.T (2005) Treatment of Gastrointestinal Obstruction - Stomach Impaction, Ileal Impaction and Caecal Impaction, ''American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)'', reproduced at www.ivis.org.</ref> and may show a full stomach after a fast of 18-24hrs.<ref name="Sanchez">Sanchez, L.C (2010) 'Diseases Of The Stomach' in Reed, S.M, Bayly, W.M. and Sellon, D.C (2010) '''Equine Internal Medicine''' (Third Edition), Saunders, Chapter 15.</ref>  However it is not diagnostic for impaction as it is difficult to assess gastric distension by endoscopy.<ref name="Mair">Mair, T.S, Divers, T.J, Ducharme, N.G (2002) '''Manual of Equine Gastroenterology''', ''WB Saunders''.</ref>
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Endoscopy (not diagnostic for impaction and difficult to assess gastric distension)
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*In a small horse or pony, a lateral '''radiograph''' of the cranial abdomen may show the diaphragm displaced cranially
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Rads may help, will show diaphragm displaced cranially
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*[[Colic Diagnosis - Abdominal Ultrasound|'''Ultrasonography''']] may reveal a markedly enlarged gastric echo extending over six or more intercostal spaces on the left side of the abdomen.  A marked increase in the thickness of the wall of the stomach may also be imaged.<ref name="Edwards">Edwards, G.B (2003) 'Gastric Pathology' in Chuit, P, Kuffer, A, Montavon, S (2003) ''Congress on Equine Medicine and Surgery'', International Veterinary Information Service (www.ivis.org), Ithaca, New York, USA.</ref>
  
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However, the diagnosis of stomach impaction is usually made at surgery on horses that have had uncontrollable colic or poor response to medicaltherapy. However, endoscopy will reveal gastric impaction, and may provide information on the specific nature of the impaction. Although this would nottypically be performed on an acute colic case, it would be indicated in a horse with chronic colic. (Bliks)
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'''However, if the horse suffers from acute severe colic, a diagnosis is often made at surgery'''.
  
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Alateral radiograph of the cranial abdomen
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==Treatment==
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If gastric impaction is suspected, the horse should be transported with a '''nasogastric tube''' in place to a clinic with surgical facilities.<ref name="Mair">Mair, T.S, Divers, T.J, Ducharme, N.G (2002) '''Manual of Equine Gastroenterology''', ''WB Saunders''.</ref>  [[Colic, Medical Treatment|'''Medical treatment''']] might include gastric lavage with water<ref name="Bliks">Blikslager, A.T (2005) Treatment of Gastrointestinal Obstruction - Stomach Impaction, Ileal Impaction and Caecal Impaction, ''American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)'', reproduced at www.ivis.org.</ref> to remove as much impacted ingesta as possible, which may take several attempts.  100-200ml of an 8% solution of '''dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate (DSS)''' may help to hydrate the dessicated material.  IV fluid therapy and analgesia should be commenced, although IV fluids are unlikely to resolve the impaction.<ref name="Mair">Mair, T.S, Divers, T.J, Ducharme, N.G (2002) '''Manual of Equine Gastroenterology''', ''WB Saunders''.</ref>  Owing to the risk of gastric rupture, gastric motility stimulants should be avoided if the extent of the impaction is undetermined.<ref name="Mair">Mair, T.S, Divers, T.J, Ducharme, N.G (2002) '''Manual of Equine Gastroenterology''', ''WB Saunders''.</ref>  At surgery the following should be performed:
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*In dorsal recumbency, the impacted stomach can be felt extending back midway between the xiphisternum and the umbilicus, so it is easily accessed via a '''midline celiotomy'''.<ref name="Bliks">Blikslager, A.T (2005) Treatment of Gastrointestinal Obstruction - Stomach Impaction, Ileal Impaction and Caecal Impaction, ''American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)'', reproduced at www.ivis.org.</ref>
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*Infusion of balanced polyionic fluids such as saline<ref name="Bliks">Blikslager, A.T (2005) Treatment of Gastrointestinal Obstruction - Stomach Impaction, Ileal Impaction and Caecal Impaction, ''American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)'', reproduced at www.ivis.org.</ref> either directly into the impaction through the gastric wall (adjacent to the greater curvature) or via a nasogastric tube
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*Massage of the stomach to reduce the impaction and aid movement of fluid into the ingesta
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*Impactions diagnosed at surgery may benefit from '''bethanechol''' to stimulate gastric motility.<ref name="Mair">Mair, T.S, Divers, T.J, Ducharme, N.G (2002) '''Manual of Equine Gastroenterology''', ''WB Saunders''.</ref>
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*The stomach should be lavaged by nasogastric tube post-operatively and the horse starved for 48-72 hours.
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*'''Gastroscopy''' is indicated to confirm resolution of the impaction and to identify any underlying causes in the stomach.<ref name="Mair">Mair, T.S, Divers, T.J, Ducharme, N.G (2002) '''Manual of Equine Gastroenterology''', ''WB Saunders''.</ref>
  
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==Treatment==
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If suspected, horse should be tranferred with NGT in place to a faciltiy where surgery can be perfomed if necessary
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'''Gastrotomy''' has been attempted to remove impacted stomach contents but this has largely been unsuccessful<ref>Edwards, G.B (2003) 'Gastric Pathology' in Chuit, P, Kuffer, A, Montavon, S (2003) ''Congress on Equine Medicine and Surgery'', International Veterinary Information Service (www.ivis.org), Ithaca, New York, USA.</ref> and carries major risk including poor gastric motility and recurrence of the impaction.<ref>Edwards, G.B (1997) 'Diseases of the Equine Stomach'. In: ''Proceedings of the 5th Congress of Equine Med Surg'', 98-101.</ref>
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Medical tx can include gastric lavage to remove as much impacted material as possible - may need to be done repeatedly
 
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100-200ml 8%DSS may facilitate hydration of dessicated ingesta
 
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IV fluid and anlagesics should also be given, although unlikely that IV fluids will resolve the impaction
 
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Gastric motility stimulants should be avoided if the extent of the impaction is unkown to prevent gastric rupture
 
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Those diagnosed at sx may be treated with bethanecol at 0.2mg/kg SC every 8hrs
 
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Medical treatment includes nasogastric intubation, and frequent attempts at softening the ingesta with water, followed by refluxing the fluid contents. (BLiks)
 
  
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Surgery
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==Prognosis==
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Direct infusion of balanced polyionic fluids into the impaction through the stomach wall
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Infusion followed by postoperative gastric lavage by stomach tube is usually successful.<ref name="Bliks">Blikslager, A.T (2005) Treatment of Gastrointestinal Obstruction - Stomach Impaction, Ileal Impaction and Caecal Impaction, ''American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)'', reproduced at www.ivis.org.</ref>  Chronic cases carry a poorer prognosis.  Untreated, gastric impaction may lead to [[Gastric Dilation and Rupture - Horse|'''gastric rupture''']] which is fatal.
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Stomach massaged to break down impaction and facilitate movement of fluid into the ingesta
 
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Or fluid may be infused via NGT followed by massage of the stomach
 
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Gastroscopy indicated to confirm resolution of impaction and identify any underlying causes in stomach
 
  
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At surgery, the impaction can be massaged and infused, most commonly via insertion of a needle adjacent to the greater curvature, followed by infusionof a balanced polyionic fluid such as saline. There is also a report including the details of a pony and a horse in which a gastrotomy was performed to removethe impacted stomach contents.5 However, there are major risks with this procedure, and infusion followed up by postoperative lavage by stomach tube isusually successful. (Bliks)
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*Regular dental care
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*Ensure sugar beet nuts are adequately soaked prior to feeding
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*Secure storage of roughage and hard feeds
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*Ensure free access to water at all times
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*Good pasture management to prevent ragwort poisoning
  
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Also known as: Colic — Stomach Impaction — Stomach Simple Obstruction — Stomach Mechanical Obstruction

Introduction

Gastric impaction is rare in the horse.[1] It can occur spontaneously as a primary condition but is often secondary to other disturbances in the intestinal tract of the stomach such as ulceration or fibrosis at the pylorus.[2] The condition typically causes mild to moderate colic that does not resolve with routine medical treatment.[3]

See also: Colic, Gastric Causes

Aetiology

The specific cause of the impaction is not always apparent[4] but the obstruction typically consists of excessive dry, coarse ingesta such as straw bedding or poor quality forage.[4] It may also be composed of foreign bodies, ingested materials that form a mass (such as persimmon seeds or mesquite beans[5][6][7]) or feeds that tend to swell after ingestion. Gastric impaction may be the result of a gastric atony or defective secretion.[8]

Predisposing factors

  • Ingestion of certain feedstuffs including sugar beet pulp, bran, straw, wheat and barley. Beet pulp and bran can become dessicated within the stomach and may not become rehydrated by water or gastric secretions.[2]
  • Dental disorders - roughage may be only partially masticated.[2]
  • Feeding a horse that has signs of colic - there may be poor gastric emptying associated with generalised decreased gastrointestinal motility
  • Rapid consumption of feedstuffs.[4]
  • Inadequate water consumption.[4]
  • Secondary gastric impaction has been related to ragwort poisoning[9]

Clinical signs

The colic associated with gastric impaction varies from mild and chronic to acute and severe.[3] Other signs reported include:

  • Anorexia
  • Lethargy
  • Prolonged recumbency
  • Dysphagia
  • Dropping of feed
  • Bruxism
  • Salivation[8]
  • Insidious weight loss (if chronic)[8]
  • Spontaneous reflux with gastric contents visible at the nares (in severe cases)[4]

In mild cases where signs resolve spontaneously or with analgesics, owners my continue to feed the horse, which only serves to worsen the impaction.[2]

Diagnosis

  • Gastric impaction is suspected if a nasogastric tube cannot be passed or if poorly macerated or digested feed material is recovered from the tube when the horse has been starved for several hours. With gastric distension, the gastoroesophageal junction can become distorted making it difficult to pass the tube.[2]
  • On rectal examination, the spleen may be displaced caudally and medially (but this is not specific for gastric impaction).[2]
  • Endoscopy would be indicated in a chronic case[3] and may show a full stomach after a fast of 18-24hrs.[4] However it is not diagnostic for impaction as it is difficult to assess gastric distension by endoscopy.[2]
  • In a small horse or pony, a lateral radiograph of the cranial abdomen may show the diaphragm displaced cranially
  • Ultrasonography may reveal a markedly enlarged gastric echo extending over six or more intercostal spaces on the left side of the abdomen. A marked increase in the thickness of the wall of the stomach may also be imaged.[8]

However, if the horse suffers from acute severe colic, a diagnosis is often made at surgery.

Treatment

If gastric impaction is suspected, the horse should be transported with a nasogastric tube in place to a clinic with surgical facilities.[2] Medical treatment might include gastric lavage with water[3] to remove as much impacted ingesta as possible, which may take several attempts. 100-200ml of an 8% solution of dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate (DSS) may help to hydrate the dessicated material. IV fluid therapy and analgesia should be commenced, although IV fluids are unlikely to resolve the impaction.[2] Owing to the risk of gastric rupture, gastric motility stimulants should be avoided if the extent of the impaction is undetermined.[2] At surgery the following should be performed:

  • In dorsal recumbency, the impacted stomach can be felt extending back midway between the xiphisternum and the umbilicus, so it is easily accessed via a midline celiotomy.[3]
  • Infusion of balanced polyionic fluids such as saline[3] either directly into the impaction through the gastric wall (adjacent to the greater curvature) or via a nasogastric tube
  • Massage of the stomach to reduce the impaction and aid movement of fluid into the ingesta
  • Impactions diagnosed at surgery may benefit from bethanechol to stimulate gastric motility.[2]
  • The stomach should be lavaged by nasogastric tube post-operatively and the horse starved for 48-72 hours.
  • Gastroscopy is indicated to confirm resolution of the impaction and to identify any underlying causes in the stomach.[2]


Gastrotomy has been attempted to remove impacted stomach contents but this has largely been unsuccessful[10] and carries major risk including poor gastric motility and recurrence of the impaction.[11]

Prognosis

Infusion followed by postoperative gastric lavage by stomach tube is usually successful.[3] Chronic cases carry a poorer prognosis. Untreated, gastric impaction may lead to gastric rupture which is fatal.

Prevention

  • Regular dental care
  • Ensure sugar beet nuts are adequately soaked prior to feeding
  • Secure storage of roughage and hard feeds
  • Ensure free access to water at all times
  • Good pasture management to prevent ragwort poisoning


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References

  1. ↑ Edwards, G.B (2003) 'Gastric Pathology' in Chuit, P, Kuffer, A, Montavon, S (2003) Congress on Equine Medicine and Surgery, International Veterinary Information Service (www.ivis.org), Ithaca, New York, USA.
  2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 Mair, T.S, Divers, T.J, Ducharme, N.G (2002) Manual of Equine Gastroenterology, WB Saunders.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Blikslager, A.T (2005) Treatment of Gastrointestinal Obstruction - Stomach Impaction, Ileal Impaction and Caecal Impaction, American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), reproduced at www.ivis.org.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Sanchez, L.C (2010) 'Diseases Of The Stomach' in Reed, S.M, Bayly, W.M. and Sellon, D.C (2010) Equine Internal Medicine (Third Edition), Saunders, Chapter 15.
  5. ↑ Kellam, L.L, Johnson, P.J, Kramer, J, Keegan, K.G (2000) Gastric impaction and obstruction of the small intestine associated with persimmon phytobezoar in a horse. J Am Vet Med Assoc, 216:1279-1281. In: Blikslager, A.T (2005) Treatment of Gastrointestinal Obstruction - Stomach Impaction, Ileal Impaction and Caecal Impaction, American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), reproduced at www.ivis.org.
  6. ↑ Cummings, C.A, Copedge, K.J, Confer, A.W (1997) Equine gastric impaction, ulceration, and perforation due to persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) ingestion. J Vet Diagn Invest, 9:311-313. In: Blikslager, A.T (2005) Treatment of Gastrointestinal Obstruction - Stomach Impaction, Ileal Impaction and Caecal Impaction, American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), reproduced at www.ivis.org.
  7. ↑ Honnas, C.M, Schumacher, J (1985) Primary gastric impaction in a pony. J Am Vet Med Assoc, 187:501-502. In: Blikslager, A.T (2005) Treatment of Gastrointestinal Obstruction - Stomach Impaction, Ileal Impaction and Caecal Impaction, American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), reproduced at www.ivis.org.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Edwards, G.B (2003) 'Gastric Pathology' in Chuit, P, Kuffer, A, Montavon, S (2003) Congress on Equine Medicine and Surgery, International Veterinary Information Service (www.ivis.org), Ithaca, New York, USA.
  9. ↑ Milne, E.M, Pogson, D.M, Doxey, D.L (1990) Secondary gastric impaction associated with ragwort poisoning in three ponies. Vet Rec, 126(20):502-4.
  10. ↑ Edwards, G.B (2003) 'Gastric Pathology' in Chuit, P, Kuffer, A, Montavon, S (2003) Congress on Equine Medicine and Surgery, International Veterinary Information Service (www.ivis.org), Ithaca, New York, USA.
  11. ↑ Edwards, G.B (1997) 'Diseases of the Equine Stomach'. In: Proceedings of the 5th Congress of Equine Med Surg, 98-101.


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