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==Pathophysiology==

==Pathophysiology==

It is important to understand the pathophysiology of gastrointestinal obstructions in order to clinically assess the patient and formulate a treatment plan. Abnormalities of the equine [[Gastrointestinal Tract|gastrointestinal tract]] which prevent the progression of intestinal contents, constitutes an obstruction. Obstructions can be physical or functional and they can be broadly divided into simple obstructions, strangulating obstructions, and non-strangulating [[infarctions]]. Functional

It is important to understand the pathophysiology of gastrointestinal obstructions in order to clinically assess the patient and formulate a treatment plan. Abnormalities of the equine gastrointestinal tract which prevent the progression of intestinal contents, constitutes an obstruction. Obstructions can be physical or functional and they can be broadly divided into simple obstructions, strangulating obstructions, and non-strangulating infarctions. Paralytic or adynamic ileus are functional obstructions. They can be due to an inflammatory disease, idiopathic or caused by serosal irritation from surgical manipulation. 

===Simple Obstruction===

===Simple Obstruction===