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− | |Also known as:
| + | Also known as: '''''Gas colic |
− | | Gas colic <br>
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− | | Tympanitic colic
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− | ==Description== | + | ==Introduction== |
− | Flatulent, or gas colic, occurs when caecal gases are produced faster than they can be removed by the caecum and colon, leading to a distension of the caecum. A diagnosis is strongly confirmed by a right sided abdominal distension, and [[Colic Auscultation|auscultation]]/percussion of tympanitic sounds. Treatment involves withdrawal of fluid, and intra-venous fluid therapy. The distension can be relieved by [[trocharisation]] of the caecal head, via the right sub-lumbar fossa, which is ideally performed using ultrasound guidance. | + | '''Flatulent colic''' occurs due to the overproduction and accumulation of gas in the large intestine and caecum leading to a distension of the caecum. |
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| + | ==Signalment== |
| + | The condition can be associated with grazing on lush pasture. |
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| + | ==Diagnosis== |
| + | ===Clinical signs=== |
| + | * Right sided abdominal distention |
| + | * Severe abdominal pain |
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| + | See '''[[Colic Diagnosis - Clinical Signs|clinical signs of colic]]''' |
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| + | On [[Colic Diagnosis - Abdominal Auscultation|auscultation]] of the gastro-intestinal tract, there will be a tympanitic sounds on the right hand side. On [[Rectal Examination of the Horse|rectal examination]] the distended loops of bowel obstruct the rectum. |
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| + | See '''[[Colic Diagnosis in the Horse]]''' |
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| + | ==Treatment== |
| + | The distension can be relieved by trocharisation of the caecal head at the right sub-lumbar fossa, performed under ultrasound guidance. Starvation and intravenous fluid therapy are also beneficial. |
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| + | If the use of a trochar does not relieve the distension then the colic should be considered surgical as this condition cannot be distinguished from distension due to surgical displacements of the large colon. |
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| + | See '''[[Colic, Medical Treatment|Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses]]''' |
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| + | {{Learning |
| + | |literature search = [http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=%28title%3A%28flatulent%29+OR+title%3A%28Gas%29%29+AND+od%3A%28horses%29+AND+title%3A%28colic%29 Flatulent colic publications] |
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| + | ==References== |
| + | * Blood, D.C. and Studdert, V. P. (1999) '''Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary (2nd Edition)''' ''Elsevier Science'' |
| + | * Knottenbelt, D.C, Edwards, B., Mckane, S., and Proudman, C. '''Equine Gastroenterology''' ''University of Liverpool'' |
| + | * Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual (Eighth Edition)''' ''Merial'' |
| + | * Rose, R. J. and Hodgson, D. R. (2000) '''Manual of Equine Practice''' (Second Edition) Sauders. |
| + | * White, N.A., Edwards, G.B. (1999) '''Handbook of Equine Colic''' ''Reed Educational and Professional Publishing Ltd'' |
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− | See <big>'''[[:Category:Colic Diagnosis in the Horse|Colic Diagnosis in Horses]]
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− | '''[[Colic, Medical Treatment|Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses]]'''</big>
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− | [[Category:To_Do_-_lizzyk]] | + | [[Category:Colic - Caecum Causes]][[Category:Colic - Large Colon Causes]][[Category:Colic - Small Colon Causes]] |
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