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*[[Colic, Medical Treatment|'''Medical treatment:''']] immediate treatment of hypovolaemic shock resulting from sequestration of fluid in small intestine

*'''Surgical treatment:''' enterotomy made over the intraluminal impaction and removal of ascarids

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==Prognosis==

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Fair in cases that are rapidly treated but poor in foals with evidence of hypovolaemia and septic shock. In a recent study, long term survival of 25 affected horses was 33%(37).

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Fair in cases that are rapidly treated but poor in foals with evidence of hypovolaemia and septic shock. Surgical cases also carry a poorer prognosis than cases which are resolved medically. In a recent study, long term survival of 25 affected horses was 33%(37).

[[Category:Colic_in_Horses]]

[[Category:To_Do_-_Nina]]

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