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===Post mortem===
===Post mortem===
Post mortem change resulting in rumen distention following other causes of death can complicate the diagnosis of bloat. If the post mortem exam is carried out shortly after death then bloat will be obvious due to distension at the left paralumbar fossa. Other post mortem changes consistem with bloat are
*[[Oesophagus - Anatomy & Physiology|Oesophageal]] "bloat line" at thoracic inlet.
*[[Oesophagus - Anatomy & Physiology|Oesophageal]] "bloat line" at thoracic inlet.
==Prognosis==
==Prognosis==
If treated promptly prognosis is good, however the condition
If treatment is prompt prognosis is good, however the condition is rapidly fatal if left untreated.
==References==
==References==