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Small Colon Impaction - Horse (view source)
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Horses may be treated [[Colic, Medical Treatment|medically]] during the ealry stages with fluids, laxatives and analgesics. The key clinical sign that idnicates the need for surgery is abdominal distension associated with distension of the large colon.
Horses may be treated [[Colic, Medical Treatment|medically]] during the ealry stages with fluids, laxatives and analgesics. The key clinical sign that idnicates the need for surgery is abdominal distension associated with distension of the large colon.
==Prognosis==
The prognosis associated with impaction of the descending colon is fair unless it is complicated by severe colitis after the obstruction has been removed. The prognosis is good.(Merck)
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[[Category:Medical_Colic_in_the_Horse]]
[[Category:Surgical_Colic_in_the_Horse]]
[[Category:Surgical_Colic_in_the_Horse]]
[[Category:To_Do_-_Nina]]
[[Category:To_Do_-_Nina]]