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Gastric Dilation and Rupture - Horse (view source)
Revision as of 16:23, 10 August 2010
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==Prognosis==
==Prognosis==
Gastric rupture is usually fatal because of widespread contamination of the peritoneal cavity, septic peritonitis, and septic shock.
Gastric rupture is usually fatal because of widespread contamination of the peritoneal cavity, septic peritonitis, and septic shock.
'''Food Engorgement:''' also carries the risk of secondary [[laminitis]].
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[[Category:To_Do_-_Nina]]
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[[Category:Surgical_Colic_in_the_Horse]]