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Colic, Small Colon Causes (view source)
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====Small Colon====+
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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 meconium retention, impaction, and foreign body obstruction. (Merck)
Abnormalities involving the descending (small) colon are infrequent, accounting for <5% of conditions characterized by colic in one study. The more common causes include meconium retention, impaction, and foreign body obstruction. (Merck)
−[[Small Colon Impaction - Horse|Small colon impaction]]
[[Small Colon Impaction - Horse|Small colon impaction]]
−[[Meconium Impaction - Horse|Meconium retention]]
=====Pelvic masses=====
=====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.
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.