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| − | ==Small Colon Causes of Colic==
| + | #REDIRECT[[:Category:Colic - Small Colon Causes]] |
| − | Abnormalities involving the descending (small) colon are infrequent, accounting for <5% of conditions characterized by colic in one study. The more common causes include:(Merck)
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| − | *'''[[Small Colon Impaction - Horse|Small colon impaction]]'''
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| − | *'''[[Meconium Impaction - Horse|Meconium retention]]'''
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| − | *'''Foreign body obstruction'''
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| − | *'''Pelvic masses''': a persistent mild colic may be found when intra-pelvic masses impinge upon the gastro-intestinal tract. Most commonly these are haematomas. Peri-anal lesions, such as [[melanomas]] may also produce these signs.
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| − | *'''Neurological deficits''': a complete or partial paralysis of the small colon and rectum may occur with [[polyneuritis equi]], resulting in a lack of faecal expulsion, and consequent obstruction. A diagnosis is made via a neurological examination. Treatment is palliative only, although the condition can be managed for many years by manual emptying of the rectum.
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| − | ==References==
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| − | [[Category:Medical_Colic_in_the_Horse]]
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| − | [[Category:Surgical_Colic_in_the_Horse]]
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| − | [[Category:Colic_in_Horses]]
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| − | [[Category:To_Do_-_Nina]]
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