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Colic, Small Colon Causes (view source)
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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)+[[Small Colon Impaction - Horse|Small colon impaction]]+ +[[Meconium Impaction - Horse|Meconium retention]]
−=====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.
==Description==
+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)
−*[[Small Colon Impaction - Horse|Small colon impaction]]
+*[[Meconium Impaction - Horse|Meconium retention]]
+*Foreign body obstruction
+*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.
+*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.
−==References==
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−[[Category:Medical_Colic_in_the_Horse]]
[[Category:Medical_Colic_in_the_Horse]]
+[[Category:Surgical_Colic_in_the_Horse]]
+[[Category:Colic_in_Horses]]
[[Category:To_Do_-_Nina]]
[[Category:To_Do_-_Nina]]