Megacolon Flashcards
(4 cards)
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Megacolon aetiology
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Congenital Acquired Idiopathic More common in cats Secondary to spinal disease Secondary to pelvic fracture Secondary to dehydration
2
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Megacolon pathophysiology
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Dilated and distended colon
Reduced motility leading to chronic constipation
3
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Megacolon clinical signs
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Chronic and recurring constipation
4
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Megacolon diagnosis
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History and clinical signs
Physical examination
Radiography
Colonoscopy
