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Also known as: '''''Colic — Impaction — Simple Obstruction — Descending Colon Simple Obstruction — Descending Colon Obstruction — Descending Colon Impaction — Descending Colon Mechanical Obstruction — Small Colon Obstruction — Small Colon Simple Obstruction — Small Colon Mechanical Obstruction
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==Description==
==Description==
Foreign body obstruction of the descending colon must be considered if the horse is <3 yr old; the offending material may be rubber fencing, nylon fibers from halters or lead shanks, hay net, or feed sacks.(Merck)
Foreign body obstruction of the descending colon must be considered if the horse is <3 yr old; the offending material may be rubber fencing, nylon fibers from halters or lead shanks, hay net, or feed sacks.(Merck)
Colitis may be a predisposing factor for impaction of the small colon inhorses. (Rhoads)
==Clinical Signs==
==Clinical Signs==
Horses with impactions may be treated medically with analgesics, IV fluids, and gentle enemas. Often, however, surgery is required to evacuate the colon due to severity of pain and gas distention.(Merck)
Horses with impactions may be treated medically with analgesics, IV fluids, and gentle enemas. Often, however, surgery is required to evacuate the colon due to severity of pain and gas distention.(Merck)
==Complications==
Fever and diarrhea were common complications after surgery. Four horses were fecal culture-positive for Salmonella sp after surgery. Early andaggressive medical management of horses with impaction of the small colon is recommended. (Ruggles)
==Prognosis==
==Prognosis==
The prognosis associated with impaction of the descending colon is fair unless it is complicated by severe colitis after the obstruction has been removed. The prognosis is good.(Merck)
The prognosis associated with impaction of the descending colon is fair unless it is complicated by severe colitis after the obstruction has been removed. The prognosis is good.(Merck)
Prognosis for horses treated surgically or medically is fair(Rhoads)
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