Diseases and surgery of the cecum.
Abstract: The cecum is an important site of water and electrolyte absorption, as well as microbial digestion of soluble and insoluble carbohydrates. These functions of the cecum and ascending colon require that ingesta be mixed constantly and retained long enough to complete the digestion of cellulose. Parasites, changes in regional blood flow, diet, and various pharmacologic agents are associated with alterations in normal cecal motility patterns.
Publication Date: 1997-08-01 PubMed ID: 9290185DOI: 10.1016/s0749-0739(17)30241-9Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article discusses the functions of the cecum and its role in absorbing water and electrolytes and digesting carbohydrates. It also delves into the changes in normal cecal motility patterns due to reasons such as diet, parasites, regional blood flow changes, and various drugs.
Cecum Functions
The research article talks about the significant functions of the cecum, which is an essential part of the digestive system due to its multiple functions such as:
- Absorption of water and electrolytes, the process in which water and various necessary salts are absorbed into the body.
- Microbial digestion of carbohydrates, which involves the breaking down of both soluble and insoluble carbohydrates with the help of gut bacteria.
Ingesta Mixing and Retention
The constant mixing and retention of ingesta, which is the food drink taken into the body, are crucial to complete the digestion of cellulose, an essential nutritional component. This responsibility is shared collectively by the cecum and the ascending colon.
Alterations in Cecal Motility Patterns
Cecal motility, which refers to the movement patterns of the cecum, plays a vital role in health and disease. Alterations in these patterns can lead to serious health issues. The study identifies various factors associated with those alterations, including the following:
- Parasites: Parasitic infection can disrupt the normal operation of the cecum and alter its movement patterns.
- Regional Blood Flow Changes: Any changes in the blood flow to the cecum can affect its functions and result in altered cecal motility patterns.
- Diet: The type of food and drink consumed could affect cecal functions and its movement patterns.
- Pharmacologic Agents: The use of certain drugs and chemicals could disrupt the normal operation of the cecum, causing changes in its motility patterns.
Cite This Article
APA
Dabareiner RM, White NA.
(1997).
Diseases and surgery of the cecum.
Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract, 13(2), 303-315.
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0749-0739(17)30241-9 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech, Leesburg, USA.
MeSH Terms
- Anastomosis, Surgical / veterinary
- Animals
- Cecal Diseases / surgery
- Cecal Diseases / veterinary
- Cecum / injuries
- Cecum / physiology
- Cecum / surgery
- Gastrointestinal Motility
- Horse Diseases / surgery
- Horses
- Intestinal Obstruction / surgery
- Intestinal Obstruction / veterinary
- Intussusception / surgery
- Intussusception / veterinary
- Rupture / surgery
- Rupture / veterinary
Citations
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