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Also known as: '''''Gastric Rupture

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The prognosis for survival may be excellent in most cases of gastric dilation<ref name="Merck">Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual (Eighth Edition)''', ''Merial''.</ref> but 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:Surgical_Colic_in_the_Horse]]

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[[Category:Stomach Diseases - Horse]]

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