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===Diagnosis===
===Diagnosis===
Abdominal ultrasonography may reveal a characteristic target or 'bulls eye' lesion. Peristalsis in the affected region is reduced or absent. Oedema and thickening of the intestinal wall are often seen with a distended, fluid filled region proximal to the intussusception.
Abdominal ultrasonography may reveal a characteristic target or 'bulls eye' lesion on cross section. Peristalsis in the affected region is reduced or absent. Oedema and thickening of the intestinal wall are often seen with a distended, fluid filled region proximal to the intussusception.
Abdominocentesis rarely reveals any abnormalities due to the strangulated portion of gut being contained within the intussuscipiens.
===Treatment===
*McIlwraith, C. W., Turner, Robertson, J. T. (1998) '''McIlwraith & Turner's Equine Surgery: advanced techniques''' ''Wiley-Blackwell''
*McIlwraith, C. W., Turner, Robertson, J. T. (1998) '''McIlwraith & Turner's Equine Surgery: advanced techniques''' ''Wiley-Blackwell''
*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''