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Posted on Wednesday, Aug 22, 2001 - 9:42 am: I read the post regarding the 2yo w/ the surgically/medically repaired NSE. I have a 5 yo Appendix QH that was hauled to Texas A&M approx 3 weeks ago and was diagnosed with the same condition. It resolved itself during the night on its own, with LOTS of supporting care. It reared its ugly head again last night, thankfully by this morning, it seems to have subsided. My question is this: would it have been better if he had been operated on for this problem the first time? Is this something that can be prevented from happening again by "tacking" the offending section of gut and keeping it out of the spleen area? Is there anything I can do in the way of management to prevent a reoccurrence? |
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Posted on Thursday, Aug 23, 2001 - 6:55 am: Hello Anthea,Since there are many one time cases it is not recommended that it be operated on the first or in some cases the second time as long as the problem is quickly resolved. Yes there is a surgery that will prevent further episodes. For more on their indications and prognosis see the article Equine Diseases: Colic and GI Diseases: Colic in Horses: Large Colon Torsion, Displacement, and Cecal Intusseption. After reading the section on ns entrapment be sure to review the scientific reports on treating this condition. Our best recommendation for prevention is good management overall, with a particular eye towards making very slow changes in the diet and good quality forage offered regularly. Avoid big meals offered infrequently. DrO |
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Posted on Monday, Aug 27, 2001 - 1:28 pm: Thank you, Dr. O:My inclination is to avoid surgery anywhere possible. I was simply sussing out all the solutions available to me if he does this again. I have greatly reduced his concentrate supplement (Nutrena pelleted feed) and am feeding free-choice coastal and some cubed alfalfa as I have little access to pasture. Hopefully, this will keep him on a more even keel. Thanks for your response. Anthea |
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