Difference between revisions of "Flatulent Colic"
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==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
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| + | * Right sided abdominal distention | ||
| + | * Signs of colic | ||
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| + | On [[Colic Auscultation|auscultation]] of the gastro-intestinal tract, there will be a tympanitic sounds on the right hand side. On rectal examination the distented loops of bowel obstruct the rectum. | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
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The distension can be relieved by [[trocharisation]] of the caecal head, via the right sub-lumbar fossa, which should be performed using ultrasound guidance. starvation and intravenous fluid therapy | The distension can be relieved by [[trocharisation]] of the caecal head, via the right sub-lumbar fossa, which should be performed using ultrasound guidance. starvation and intravenous fluid therapy | ||
If the use of a trochar does not relive the distension then the colic should be considered surgical as this condition cannot be distinguished from distension due to surgical displacements of th elarge colon. | If the use of a trochar does not relive the distension then the colic should be considered surgical as this condition cannot be distinguished from distension due to surgical displacements of th elarge colon. | ||
Revision as of 20:32, 3 August 2010
| Also known as: | Gas colic |
Description
Flatulent colic occurs due to the overproduction and accumulation of gas in the large intestine and caecum leading to a distension of the caecum.
Signalment
The condition can be associated with grazing on lush pasture.
Diagnosis
Clinical signs
- Right sided abdominal distention
- Signs of colic
On auscultation of the gastro-intestinal tract, there will be a tympanitic sounds on the right hand side. On rectal examination the distented loops of bowel obstruct the rectum.
Treatment
The distension can be relieved by trocharisation of the caecal head, via the right sub-lumbar fossa, which should be performed using ultrasound guidance. starvation and intravenous fluid therapy If the use of a trochar does not relive the distension then the colic should be considered surgical as this condition cannot be distinguished from distension due to surgical displacements of th elarge colon.