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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

Assessing the pertoneal fluid can give information about the disease process in the very early stages. The fluid sample is collected by [[abdominocentesis]], and it should be used in the work-up of '''severe, recurrent or persistent colic cases'''. The results may indicate whether '''surgery''' is required and potentially provide a '''diagnosis''' and '''prognosis'''.  

Assessing the pertoneal fluid can give information about the disease process in the very early stages. The fluid sample is collected by [[abdominocentesis]], and it should be used in the work-up of '''severe, recurrent or persistent colic cases'''. The results may indicate whether '''surgery''' is required and potentially provide a '''diagnosis''' and '''prognosis'''.  

'''Abdominocentesis and peritoneal fluid analysis are important tools in the colic work-up. They provide information on diagnosis and prognosis, and can help the clinician decide whether or not the colic case will require surgical treatment.'''  

'''Abdominocentesis and peritoneal fluid analysis are important tools in the colic work-up. They provide information on diagnosis and prognosis, and can help the clinician decide whether or not the colic case will require surgical treatment.'''  

===References===

===References===

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[[Category:Colic Diagnosis in the Horse|HZ]]

[[Category:Colic Diagnosis in the Horse|HZ]]

[[Category:Expert Review - Horse]]

[[Category:Expert Review - Horse]]