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Medical management of large colonic impactions
Author(s) -
Hallowell G. D.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
equine veterinary education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 2042-3292
pISSN - 0957-7734
DOI - 10.1111/eve.12530
Subject(s) - medicine , abdominal pain , gastroenterology , general surgery , intensive care medicine
Summary Large colonic impactions are a common cause of abdominal pain in the horse. This review aims to discuss normal function of the large colon, risk factors for development of colonic impactions, diagnosis and optimal strategies for management and prevention based on the evidence available.