Difference between revisions of "Colic, Small Colon Causes"

From WikiVet English
Jump to navigation Jump to search
(3 intermediate revisions by one other user not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
#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 meconium retention, impaction, and foreign body obstruction. (Merck)
 +
 
 +
[[Small Colon Impaction - Horse|Small colon impaction]]
 +
[[Meconium Impaction - Horse|Meconium retention]]
 +
=====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.
 +
 
 +
[[Category:Medical_Colic_in_the_Horse]]
 +
[[Category:To_Do_-_Nina]]

Revision as of 18:28, 11 August 2010


Abnormalities involving the descending (small) colon are infrequent, accounting for <5% of conditions characterized by colic in one study. The more common causes include meconium retention, impaction, and foreign body obstruction. (Merck)

Small colon impaction Meconium retention

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.