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showedthe stomach extending caudally from the diaphragm to the level of the 13th or14th intercostal space in several
showedthe stomach extending caudally from the diaphragm to the level of the 13th or14th intercostal space in several
cases.The sonographic appearance is of a markedly enlarged gastric echo extendingover six or more intercostal spaces onthe left side of theabdomen. A marked increase in the thickness of the wall of the stomach may alsobe imaged. (Edwards)
cases.The sonographic appearance is of a markedly enlarged gastric echo extendingover six or more intercostal spaces onthe left side of theabdomen. A marked increase in the thickness of the wall of the stomach may alsobe imaged. (Edwards)
If the horse sufferes from acute severe colic, a diagnosis os often made during exploratory celiotomoy. If signs do not warrant surgical intervnetion, endocosocpy showing a full stomahc after a norally adeqaute fast of 18-24hrs can often confirm the diagnosis. Abdominal rads are resrved for smaller horses and ponies.
==Treatment==
==Treatment==