Difference between revisions of "Flatulent Colic"
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Revision as of 18:17, 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
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.