Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Epidemiology of Colic: Current Knowledge and Future Directions.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 2023
- Authors:
- Gillen, Alexandra & Catherine Archer, Debra
- Affiliation:
- Department of Equine Clinical Science · United Kingdom
Abstract
Epidemiologic studies are essential for the generation of evidence-based, preventive health care strategies. This includes ways to minimize colic risk and assist informed decision making concerning diagnosis, treatment, and likely outcomes. It is important to consider that colic is not a simple "disease" but is a syndrome of abdominal pain that encompasses multiple different disease processes, and which is multifactorial in nature. This review focuses on prevention and diagnosis of colic, including specific forms of colic, communications with owners/carers concerning colic risk and management, and areas of future research.
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Search related cases →Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37268523/