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Large Colon Torsion - Horse (view source)
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'''[[Colic, Medical Treatment|Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses]]'''</big>
'''[[Colic, Medical Treatment|Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses]]'''</big>
==Prognosis==
==Prognosis==
Prognosis depends on the degree of volvulous and the speed of diagnosis and treatment. Torsions of 180-360° have a good prognosis as long as vascular supply is not compromised. More severe torsions and those that are stragulating,or where surgery has been delayed have a poor 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.
==References==
==References==
* Mair, T.S, Divers, T.J, Ducharme, N.G (2002) '''Manual of Equine Gastroenterology''', ''WB Saunders''.
* Mair, T.S, Divers, T.J, Ducharme, N.G (2002) '''Manual of Equine Gastroenterology''', ''WB Saunders''.
* Mair, T., Love, S., Schumacher, J. and Watson, E. (1998) '''Equine Medicine, Surgery and Reproduction''' ''WB Saunders Company Ltd''
* Mair, T., Love, S., Schumacher, J. and Watson, E. (1998) '''Equine Medicine, Surgery and Reproduction''' ''WB Saunders Company Ltd''
* Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual (Eighth Edition)''' ''Merial''
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[[Category:Surgical Colic in the Horse]]
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