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Small Intestine Volvulus - Horse (view source)
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===Signalment===
===Signalment===
SI volvulus has been reported to be more common in horses less than three years of age, and to be particularly prevalent in foals aged two to four months. Foals and yearlings are particularly susceptible to this type of colic.
SI volvulus has been reported to be more common in horses less than three years of age, and to be particularly prevalent in foals aged two to four months. This has been hypothesised to be due to a change in diet from milk to solid food at this age.
===Clinical signs===
===Clinical signs===
* Dehydration
* Dehydration
In addition to the above signs, signs relating to endotoxaemia may be present including prolonged capillary refill time, congested mucous membranes and poor pulse quality.
In addition to the above signs, signs relating to endotoxaemia may be present including prolonged capillary refill time, congested mucous membranes and poor pulse quality. Abdominal distension may be observed, especially in cases where the mesenteric root is involved.
===Diagnosis===
===Diagnosis===
McIlwraith, C. W., Robertson, J. T. (1998) '''McIlwraith & Turner's Equine Surgery: advanced techniques''' ''Wiley-Blackwell''
McIlwraith, C. W., Robertson, J. T. (1998) '''McIlwraith & Turner's Equine Surgery: advanced techniques''' ''Wiley-Blackwell''
Stephen, J. O., Corley, K. T. T., Johnstone, J. K., Pfeiffer, D. K. (2004) '''Small Intestinal Volvulus in 115 Horses: 1988-2000''' ''Veterinary Surgery 33:333-339''
[[Category:Surgical Colic in the Horse]]
[[Category:Surgical Colic in the Horse]]
[[Category:To_Do_-_SophieIgnarski]]
[[Category:To_Do_-_SophieIgnarski]]