Right Dorsal Displacement of Large Colon - Horse
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Description
Right dorsal displacement of the large colon is a cause of colic in horses. In its most common form the large colon rotates through 180° and displaces to sit between the caecum and the right body wall. The exact cause of the condition is not known.
Signalment
Diagnosis
Clinical Signs
Ultrasound
Treatment
Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses
Prognosis
References
- Mair, T.S, Divers, T.J, Ducharme, N.G (2002) Manual of Equine Gastroenterology, WB Saunders.
- Merck & Co (2008) The Merck Veterinary Manual (Eighth Edition) Merial
- Robinson, N.E., Sprayberry, K.A. (2009) Current Therapy in Equine Medicine (Sixth Edition) Saunders Elsevier
- Rose, R. J. and Hodgson, D. R. (2000) Manual of Equine Practice (Second Edition) Sauders
- White, N.A., Edwards, G.B. (1999) Handbook of Equine Colic Reed Educational and Professional Publishing Ltd