Laparoscopic Surgery May Prevent Recurrence of Nephrosplenic Entrapment

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Nephrosplenic entrapment is a type of colic that occurs when a horse's colon shifts and settles over the nephrosplenic ligament, trapping the colon and its contents, which causes distention and pain. Nearly 9 percent of colic cases seen in equine clinics are caused by nephrosplenic entrapment. Though it's unclear what makes some horses more prone […]

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