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Small Colon Causes of Colic in Horses

Abnormalities involving the descending (small) colon are infrequent, accounting for <5% of conditions characterized by colic in one study. The more common causes include:

  • Small colon impaction
  • Meconium retention
  • Foreign body obstruction
  • 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.
  • 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.

Pages in category "Colic - Small Colon Causes"

The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total.