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==Prognosis==
 
==Prognosis==
 
The prognosis for survival may be excellent in most cases of gastric dilation(MErck) but gastric rupture is usually '''fatal''' because of widespread contamination of the peritoneal cavity, septic peritonitis, and septic shock.  '''Food engorgement''' also carries the risk of secondary [[laminitis]].   
 
The prognosis for survival may be excellent in most cases of gastric dilation(MErck) but gastric rupture is usually '''fatal''' because of widespread contamination of the peritoneal cavity, septic peritonitis, and septic shock.  '''Food engorgement''' also carries the risk of secondary [[laminitis]].   
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==References==
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[[Category:To_Do_-_Nina]]
 
[[Category:To_Do_-_Nina]]
 
[[Category:Surgical_Colic_in_the_Horse]]
 
[[Category:Surgical_Colic_in_the_Horse]]
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