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Bradley B Nelson1, Sabrina H Brounts
1University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA.
Abstract:
Intussusception is thought to be associated with abnormal motility in the intestinal tract. The clinical signs vary depending on the associated intestinal damage. Therefore, intussusception should be included in the differential diagnosis for any horse with acute or chronic colic. A diagnosis may be made by ultrasonography or rectal palpation, but exploratory laparotomy is the predominant method. Treatment varies according to the location of the intussusception, but all treatments involve surgical intervention. The prognosis for intussusception can be good if the condition is diagnosed and treated promptly.
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