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Large Colon Torsion - Horse (view source)
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==Treatment==
==Treatment==
Strangulating torsion is a surgical emergency- the horse should go to surgery within 2-4 hours of the onset of clinical signs if the outcome is to be good.
See '''[[Colic, Medical Treatment|Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses]]'''
==Prognosis==
==Prognosis==
Prognosis depends on the degree of volvulous and the speed of diagnosis and treatment. Torsions of less than 270° have a good prognosis, for more severe torsions, those that are stragulating, or in cases where surgery has been delayed, the prognosis is poor.
Prognosis depends on the degree of volvulous and the speed of diagnosis and treatment. Torsions of less than 270° have a good prognosis, for more severe torsions, those that are stragulating, or in cases where surgery has been delayed, the prognosis is poor.