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==Description==

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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:(Merck)

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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)~~

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*[[Small Colon Impaction - Horse|Small colon impaction]]

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*[[Meconium Impaction - Horse|Meconium retention]]

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*Foreign body obstruction

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*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.

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*Neurological deficits: a complete or partial paralysis of the small colon and rectum may occur with [[polyneuritis equi]], resulting in a lack of faecal expulsion, and consequent obstruction. A diagnosis is made via a neurological examination. Treatment is palliative only, although the condition can be managed for many years by manual emptying of the rectum.

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~~[[Small Colon Impaction - Horse|Small colon impaction]]~~

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==References==

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~~[[Meconium Impaction - Horse|Meconium retention]]~~

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~~=====Pelvic masses=====~~

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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.

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~~=====Neurological deficits=~~====

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A complete or partial paralysis of the small colon and rectum may occur with [[polyneuritis equi]], resulting in a lack of faecal expulsion, and consequent obstruction. A diagnosis is made via a neurological examination. Treatment is palliative only, although the condition can be managed for many years by manual emptying of the rectum.

[[Category:Medical_Colic_in_the_Horse]]

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[[Category:Surgical_Colic_in_the_Horse]]

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[[Category:Colic_in_Horses]]

[[Category:To_Do_-_Nina]]

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