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Post by merasmag on Feb 6, 2024 4:10:14 GMT -5
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Post by UpInClass on Feb 6, 2024 10:40:20 GMT -5
Intussusception is an infrequent cause of equine colic, most commonly encountered in young horses. This condition occurs due to abnormalities of motility and frequently includes the caecum. beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/eve.13604#:~:text=Intussusception%20is%20an%20infrequent%20cause,and%20frequently%20includes%20the%20caecum. Key takeaways Intussusception occurs when a portion of the intestine folds in on itself and pushes into the adjoining part of the gastrointestinal tract. The causes of intussusception are not fully understood Depending on the level of obstruction caused by the intussusception and whether the blood supply is disrupted, symptoms range from mild to severe abdominal pain Diagnostic tools include physical examination, rectal palpation, and exploratory surgery Treatment is surgery to draw the folded portion of intestine back into its appropriate position Surgical removal of damaged sections of the intestine is sometimes necessary Prognosis with prompt treatment is good In cases where tissues have been damaged, or where postoperative complications develop, prognosis is guarded. |
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Post by mysaladdays on Feb 7, 2024 0:14:34 GMT -5
Almost sounds somewhat similar to a complication of diveruculitis or crohns disease that humans get..intensely painful.
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