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Small Intestine Volvulus - Horse (view source)
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See <big>'''[[:Category:Colic Diagnosis in the Horse|Colic Diagnosis in Horses]]
See <big>'''[[:Category:Colic Diagnosis in the Horse|Colic Diagnosis in Horses]]
'''[[Colic, Medical Treatment|Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses]]'''</big>
'''[[Colic, Medical Treatment|Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses]]'''</big>
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===Description===
===Description===
The prognosis associated with small intestinal volvulus is poor due to the rapid cardiovascular deterioration associated with the condition. Previous authors have reported that euthanasia should be considered if greater than 50% of the small intestine requires resecting.
The prognosis associated with small intestinal volvulus is poor due to the rapid cardiovascular deterioration associated with the condition. Previous authors have reported that euthanasia should be considered if greater than 50% of the small intestine requires resecting.
===References===
===References===
McIlwraith, C. W., Robertson, J. T. (1998) '''McIlwraith & Turner's Equine Surgery:
advanced techniques''' ''Wiley-Blackwell''
[[Category:Surgical Colic in the Horse]]
[[Category:Surgical Colic in the Horse]]
[[Category:To_Do_-_SophieIgnarski]]
[[Category:To_Do_-_SophieIgnarski]]