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Also known as: '''''Nephrosplenic Entrapment  

Also known as: '''''Nephrosplenic Entrapment  

See '''[[:Category:Colic Diagnosis in the Horse|Colic Diagnosis in Horses]]'''<br>

See '''[[:Category:Colic Diagnosis in the Horse|Colic Diagnosis in Horses]]'''<br>

[[Rectal Examination of the Horse|Rectal examination]] is usually sufficient to make a diagnosis but in some cases abdominal ultrasound is needed for confirmation. On rectal examination the pelvic flexure or left colon can be felt in the nephrosplenic space, the spleen is often displaced towards the midline. The displaced colon becomes distended with gas due to compression over the nephrosplenic ligament.

 

[[Rectal Examination of the Horse|Rectal examination]] is usually sufficient to make a diagnosis but in some cases abdominal ultrasound is needed for confirmation. On rectal examination the pelvic flexure or left colon can be felt in the nephrosplenic space, the spleen is often displaced towards the midline. The displaced colon becomes distended with gas due to compression over the nephrosplenic ligament.

 

===Ultrasound===

===Ultrasound===

[[Colic Diagnosis - Abdominal Ultrasound|Abdominal ultrasound]] is a sensitive diagnostic tool; the left colon can be identified in the nephrosplenic space, it may partially or completely obscure the left kidney.  

[[Colic Diagnosis - Abdominal Ultrasound|Abdominal ultrasound]] is a sensitive diagnostic tool; the left colon can be identified in the nephrosplenic space, it may partially or completely obscure the left kidney.  

Prognosis is good; in most cases the condition can be resolved without surgery.  

Prognosis is good; in most cases the condition can be resolved without surgery.  

==Literature Search==

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==References==

==References==

* Rose, R. J. and Hodgson, D. R. (2000) '''Manual of Equine Practice''' (Second Edition) Sauders

* Rose, R. J. and Hodgson, D. R. (2000) '''Manual of Equine Practice''' (Second Edition) Sauders

* White, N.A., Edwards, G.B. (1999) '''Handbook of Equine Colic''' ''Reed Educational and Professional Publishing Ltd''

* White, N.A., Edwards, G.B. (1999) '''Handbook of Equine Colic''' ''Reed Educational and Professional Publishing Ltd''

[[Category:Surgical Colic in the Horse]]

[[Category:Surgical Colic in the Horse]]