Difference between revisions of "Colic, Small Colon Causes"
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| + | Abnormalities involving the descending (small) colon are infrequent, accounting for <5% of conditions characterized by colic in one study. The more common causes include:(Merck) | ||
| − | + | *[[Small Colon Impaction - Horse|Small colon impaction]] | |
| + | *[[Meconium Impaction - Horse|Meconium retention]] | ||
| + | *Foreign body obstruction | ||
| + | *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. | ||
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[[Category:Medical_Colic_in_the_Horse]] | [[Category:Medical_Colic_in_the_Horse]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Surgical_Colic_in_the_Horse]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Colic_in_Horses]] | ||
[[Category:To_Do_-_Nina]] | [[Category:To_Do_-_Nina]] | ||
Revision as of 18:31, 11 August 2010
Description
Abnormalities involving the descending (small) colon are infrequent, accounting for <5% of conditions characterized by colic in one study. The more common causes include:(Merck)
- Small colon impaction
- Meconium retention
- Foreign body obstruction
- 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.