Difference between revisions of "Flatulent Colic"
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Flatulent, or gas colic, occurs when caecal gases are produced faster than they can be removed by the caecum and colon, leading to a distension of the caecum. A diagnosis is strongly confirmed by a right sided abdominal distension, and [[Colic Auscultation|auscultation]]/percussion of tympanitic sounds. Treatment involves withdrawal of fluid, and intra-venous fluid therapy. The distension can be relieved by [[trocharisation]] of the caecal head, via the right sub-lumbar fossa, which is ideally performed using ultrasound guidance. | Flatulent, or gas colic, occurs when caecal gases are produced faster than they can be removed by the caecum and colon, leading to a distension of the caecum. A diagnosis is strongly confirmed by a right sided abdominal distension, and [[Colic Auscultation|auscultation]]/percussion of tympanitic sounds. Treatment involves withdrawal of fluid, and intra-venous fluid therapy. The distension can be relieved by [[trocharisation]] of the caecal head, via the right sub-lumbar fossa, which is ideally performed using ultrasound guidance. | ||
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'''[[Colic, Medical Treatment|Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses]]'''</big> | '''[[Colic, Medical Treatment|Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses]]'''</big> | ||
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[[Category:Medical_Colic_in_the_Horse]] | [[Category:Medical_Colic_in_the_Horse]] | ||
[[Category:To_Do_-_lizzyk]] | [[Category:To_Do_-_lizzyk]] | ||
Revision as of 17:35, 3 August 2010
| Also known as: | Gas colic | Tympanitic colic |
Description
Flatulent, or gas colic, occurs when caecal gases are produced faster than they can be removed by the caecum and colon, leading to a distension of the caecum. A diagnosis is strongly confirmed by a right sided abdominal distension, and auscultation/percussion of tympanitic sounds. Treatment involves withdrawal of fluid, and intra-venous fluid therapy. The distension can be relieved by trocharisation of the caecal head, via the right sub-lumbar fossa, which is ideally performed using ultrasound guidance.