Gastric Impaction
•Infrequent cause of Colic in horses
•Dry feed material and decreased water intake
•May
occur during winter when dry hay is fed and water intake is lower
•Diagnosed at surgery in horses with colic
•Endoscopic examination
•Treatment with dioctyl sodium succinate (DSS)
–5%
solution via NG tube in 4 to 6 L fluid
•Lavage at surgery, resolve in 24 – 48 hours