- An
enterolith is a
mineral concretion or
calculus formed anywhere in the
gastrointestinal system.
Enteroliths are
uncommon and
usually incidental findings...
- are rare.
Calculi in the
gastrointestinal tract (
enteroliths) can be enormous.
Individual enteroliths weighing many
pounds have been
reported in horses...
-
different types of
urinary crystals.
Struvite is a
common mineral found in
enteroliths (intestinal concretions) in horses.
Struvite can be a
problem in sewage...
-
radiographs can
confirm the diagnosis, but
smaller enteroliths may not be visible. In rare instances,
enteroliths may be
palpated on
rectal examination, usually...
-
mastication can
contribute to an
increased incidence of
colic caused by
enteroliths, faecoliths, or sand.: 5
Miniature horses are
commonly kept as companion...
- are
capable of
harboring an
enterolith. If the
enterolith stays in place, it may
cause no problems, but a
large enterolith expelled from a diverticulum...
-
obtain a
laxative effect, side
effects of long-term use may
rarely cause enteroliths to form,
resulting in
bowel obstruction.
Magnesium oxide is used extensively...
- sepsis, and
fistula formation are also
possible occurrences. Rarely, an
enterolith may form.
Infection of a
diverticulum often occurs as a
result of stool...
-
removal in four cases. Bezoardi**** Coca-Cola
treatment of
phytobezoars Enterolith Fecalith Gastrolith Goa
stone Gorochana Regurgitalith Snake-stones Toadstone...
- etiology.
Anastomotic stricture,
foreign body impaction, bezoars, and
enteroliths are all
potential causes of
intraluminal blockage.
Radiation enteritis...
