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==Description==
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Epiploic foramen entrapment in the horse refers to a displacement of small intestine through a small hole or foramen that separates the omental bursa from the peritoneal cavity. The borders of the epiploic foramen are made up of the vena cava, hepatic portal vein, liver and pancreas.
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==Clinical signs==
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Horses with epilploic foramen entrapment frequently exhibit severe abdominal pain that is usually non-responsive to analgesia.
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==Diagnosis==
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==Treatment==
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==Prognosis==
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==References==
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*Bentz, B. (2004) '''Understanding Equine Colic''' ''Eclipse Press''
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*Orsini, J. A., Divers, T. (2007) '''Equine Emergencies: Treatment and Procedures''' ''Elsevier Health Sciences''
  
 
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See <big>'''[[:Category:Colic Diagnosis in the Horse|Colic Diagnosis in Horses]]

Revision as of 10:52, 3 September 2010

Herniation/Entrapment



Description

Epiploic foramen entrapment in the horse refers to a displacement of small intestine through a small hole or foramen that separates the omental bursa from the peritoneal cavity. The borders of the epiploic foramen are made up of the vena cava, hepatic portal vein, liver and pancreas.

Clinical signs

Horses with epilploic foramen entrapment frequently exhibit severe abdominal pain that is usually non-responsive to analgesia.

Diagnosis

Treatment

Prognosis

References

  • Bentz, B. (2004) Understanding Equine Colic Eclipse Press
  • Orsini, J. A., Divers, T. (2007) Equine Emergencies: Treatment and Procedures Elsevier Health Sciences

See Colic Diagnosis in Horses

Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses

No need to duplicate treatment.... look around the Colic in Horses Category

  • Inguinal canal
  • Umbilical hernia
  • Epiploic foramen
  • Mesenteric rents/tears
  • Diaphragmatic hernia
  • Mesodiverticular bands
  • Gastrosplenic ligament