PHYSIOLOGY
GASTROINTESTINAL PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
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Very common in horses, intestinal torsion and volvulus result from vascular obstruction and severe ischemia, which can lead the animal to death. Among these etiologies, which one is not associated?
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Cramps
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mesenteric lipomas
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Linear foreign bodies
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dystocia deliveries
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Feed impactions, parasite infections or migrations, abnormal dental conditions, inflammation of the intestines, electrolyte (salt) abnormalities, and changes in diet, daily activities, medications, or sudden stress may play a role in functional obstructions.
Detailed explanation-2: -Twisting of the colon may be initiated by presence of impacted material or excessive intraluminal gas, or newly created space in the abdomen (such as the case post-foaling). Torsion may occur in either hypomotile or hypermotile states. Torsion may be clockwise (more common) or anticlockwise.
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