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Small Colon Impaction - Horse (view source)
Revision as of 12:49, 9 August 2010
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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==