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==Description==
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Epiploic foramen entrapment in the horse refers to a displacement of small intestine through a small hole or foramen that separates the omental bursa from the peritoneal cavity. The borders of the epiploic foramen are made up of the vena cava, hepatic portal vein, liver and pancreas.
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==Clinical signs==
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Horses with epilploic foramen entrapment frequently exhibit severe abdominal pain that is usually non-responsive to analgesia.
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==Diagnosis==
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==Treatment==
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==Prognosis==
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==References==
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*Bentz, B. (2004) '''Understanding Equine Colic''' ''Eclipse Press''
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*Orsini, J. A., Divers, T. (2007) '''Equine Emergencies: Treatment and Procedures''' ''Elsevier Health Sciences''
    
See <big>'''[[:Category:Colic Diagnosis in the Horse|Colic Diagnosis in Horses]]
 
See <big>'''[[:Category:Colic Diagnosis in the Horse|Colic Diagnosis in Horses]]
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