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'''Flatulent colic''' occurs due to the overproduction and accumulation of gas in the large intestine and caecum leading to a distension of the caecum. | '''Flatulent colic''' occurs due to the overproduction and accumulation of gas in the large intestine and caecum leading to a distension of the caecum. | ||
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| + | ==Signalment== | ||
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| + | The condition can be associated with grazing on lush pasture. | ||
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| + | ==Diagnosis== | ||
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| + | 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. | |
Revision as of 18:14, 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
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.