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==Introduction==
==Description==
   
Rectal prolapse in the horse is associated with conditions causing tenesmus (straining). These may include dystocia, constipation, neoplasia, [[Alimentary System Foreign Body - Horse|foreign body obstruction]], urethral obstruction or diarrhoea. Occasionally there is no apparent underlying cause.  
 
Rectal prolapse in the horse is associated with conditions causing tenesmus (straining). These may include dystocia, constipation, neoplasia, [[Alimentary System Foreign Body - Horse|foreign body obstruction]], urethral obstruction or diarrhoea. Occasionally there is no apparent underlying cause.  
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The prognosis varies depending on the underlying cause but is generally good for Type I and Type II prolapse, and guarded for Type III and Type IV.  
 
The prognosis varies depending on the underlying cause but is generally good for Type I and Type II prolapse, and guarded for Type III and Type IV.  
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* Mair, T. S., Divers, T. J., Ducharme, N. G. (2002) '''Manual of Equine Gastroenterology''' ''Elsevier Health Sciences''
 
* Mair, T. S., Divers, T. J., Ducharme, N. G. (2002) '''Manual of Equine Gastroenterology''' ''Elsevier Health Sciences''
 
* Orsini, J. A., Divers, T. (2007) '''Equine Emergencies: Treatment and Procedures''' ''Elsevier Health Sciences''
 
* Orsini, J. A., Divers, T. (2007) '''Equine Emergencies: Treatment and Procedures''' ''Elsevier Health Sciences''
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